2. What does the word globalization mean? Globalization means that we are linked to others on every continent: Socially through the media and telecommunications. Culturally through movements of people. Economically through trade. Environmentally through sharing one planet. Politically through international relations and systems of regulation.

3. Are you a global citizen? Do you….. have a wider sense of your role as a world citizen? respect and value diversity? have an understanding of how the world works? participate in the community at a range of levels, from the local to the global? act to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place? take responsibility for your actions?

4. Key Elements for Global Citizenship The Key Elements for Responsible Global Citizenship Knowledge and Understanding 1. Social justice and equity. 2. Diversity 3. Globalization and Interdependence 4. Sustainable development 5. Peace and Conflict Skills 1. Critical Thinking 2. Ability to argue effectively 3. Ability to challenge injustice and inequalities 4. Respect for people and things 5. Co-operation and conflict resolution Values and Attitudes 1. Sense of identity and self- esteem 2. Empathy 3. Commitment to social justice and equity 4. Concern for the environment and commitment to sustainable development 5. Belief that people can make a difference

5. Where do you fit into the global spectrum? Globalization You Your School Your Community Your World

6. Process: Let’s get started…… A. Collaborate with a partner. B. Get a laptop and start researching global humanitarian issues. What is a humanitarian issue? C. Create a 5 minute media presentation to share with your classmates explaining your humanitarian cause. D. Be factual, cite information and fight for your cause…. E. Feel free to use media clips up to a minute in length…embed links in ppt. F. At the conclusion of the presentations the class will vote on the cause that we feel most needs our support. I challenge you to make a difference in your world!

7. Millennium Development Goals: Addressing Humanitarian Issues

8. Millennium Development Goals Goal 1: Reduce Poverty Goal 1: Reduce Poverty

10. Goal 2: Educate every child.

12. Goal 3 Providing equal chances for girls and women.

14. Goal 4 & 5 # 4 Reduce the number of babies and children who die. #5 Ensure safe and healthy motherhood.

16. Goal 6 Fight infectious disease.

18. Goal 7 Clean up the environment.

20. Goal 8 Share responsibility for making the World a better place.

21. We are ready for take off! Inspire me! United Nations Millennium Development Goals: 1. Reduce Poverty (hunger). “Project Harambee -2011” 2. Educate every child (literacy). 3. Reduce the number of babies and children who die. 4. Ensure safe and healthy motherhood. 5. Fight infectious diseases. 6. Clean up the environment. 7. Share responsibility for making the World a better place. * Remember to think local and global (Africa or Asia)! *Pick up the handout guidelines for the PowerPoint.