Monday, April 29: First, students presented on how the US has used protectionist measures. We then read an introduction to international organizations. Next, we finished the International Trade Terms paper. Then students were given an international organization to learn about and then help their peers complete a chart for. We will complete the chart next class. For homework, students were given a worksheet to complete about an international organization the US is currently a member of.
Due: Protectionist measures presentation In Class: Presentations, International Trade Terms, International Organizations Chart Homework: International Organization Worksheet Wednesday, May 1: First, we discussed the role of the US in international trade. We then reviewed for the test next class period. In the last part of class, we discussed how election results are evaluated. Due: International Organization Worksheet In Class: Review Homework: Study for test Friday, May 3: Students took their test on the US Internationally. If absent, see Ms. Nay ASAP to take the test. Students were then introduced to state governance. Due: None In Class: US Internationally Unit Test Homework: None
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Tuesday, April 23: Today we discussed the foundations of international trade. We discussed opportunity cost, absolute advantage, comparative advantage, and bilateral trade agreements through some mini-sims. Students practiced finding comparative advantage between countries and forming bilateral agreements. We also define capitalism, free trade, and protectionism.
Due: None In Class: Vocabulary, Comparative Advantage Simulation Handout Homework: Comparative & Absolute Advantage Enrichment Thursday, April 25: We added to our vocabulary means of interaction in trade, defining: tariff, sanction, embargo, quota, subsidy. Students were assigned a term to find a real example of US use of the term and then present it to the class. We then completed an overview of US history of trade, defining international organizations the US is involved in. Due: Comparative & Absolute Advantage Enrichment In Class: Completed International Trade Foundations page, Mini presentation Homework: Complete presentation Monday, April 1: Students took notes about the history of US Foreign Policy. Slides are on the documents page if absent. They then played "Crisis of Nations" on icivics.org.
Due: Foreign Policy In Class: History of US Foreign Policy Notes Homework: None Wednesday, April 3: We finished our notes on the history of US Foreign Policy. Students then did a little research into current foreign policy. Next, students were divided into teams for the mini-sim. They were given a scenario and they must research and prepare a recommendation for the President on how to act. Due: None In Class: History of US Foreign Policy Notes, Mini-Sim Recommendation Homework: Mini-Sim Recommendation Friday, April 5: Students presented their recommendations to the President. However, some of the scenario changed from last class, so they must quickly adapt their recommendation for the most current events. Due: Mini-Sim Recommendation In Class: Mini-Sim Recommendation Homework: What is US Foreign Policy today? Report |