Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

In Person:

Circle: TBA

 

Unit: Globalism vs. Nationalism -- Unit Introduction
Learning Target: I can define globalism and nationalism (more later). 

Scenario: In one month, you will be named the CEO of General Motors. You must develop a strategic plan for the company to remain competitive. You plan must answer these questions:

     1) Should your factories be placed globally, or only in the United States or a combination of both?

     2) Should American jobs be prioritized over foreign jobs?

     3) Should the working conditions of your workers in other countries matter?

     4) Should American armed forces be used to keep the global supply chain stable and to protect the markets for our products?

     5) Should GM acquire the raw materials it needs from the globe, or should it attempt to build a local supply chain?

     6) Should your product use sustainable resources even though it might result in a more expensive product?

 Activity: Initial thoughts and understandings

Learning Target: I can explain my current position on globalism and nationalism

Answer the questions that are in your "Globalism vs. Nationalism Notes" document

Activity: Understanding globalism through clothing

Learning Target: I can investigate where my stuff was made and put the locations of items on a Google map

1) Explanation of activity and directions how to use map

2) Two breakout rooms

3) Gather 5 items from your bedroom -- a mix between clothing and other items.  The items must have a label explaining where they are made.

4) Open the Google map -- we will share the link in the chat.

5) Place pins on the map indicating where your items were made.

6) Quick debrief in breakout room

7) Debrief in full session

Activity: Understanding globalism Making a t-shirt

Learning Target: I can explain globalization using how a t-shirt is made as an example

1) TBA