The United States in the International Scene Nathan Helmstetter ED 639

Table of Contents People in Societies GeographyEconomicsGovernmentCitizenshipHistory Social Studies Skills and Methods

Objectives 12 th grade government 12 th grade government The objective is to teach the student about issues that are relevant to the United States and the world that it is involved with. Based on the seven Ohio Academic Content Standards.

People in Societies Activity 1- The U.S. sends billions in international aid to foreign nations, name those nations, the amount, and what type of aid is received. Click on the picture: Activity 2- What is the stand of the Christian Coalition on gay marriage? Why do you think this is? Click on the Picture: Activity 1: Benchmark B, #4; Activity 2: Benchmark C, #5

People in Societies Activity 3- Identify and summarize the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Is it effective? Activity 4- Identify and summarized the role of the Red Cross. Is it effective? Activity 3: Benchmark B, #3; Activity 4: Benchmark B, #3.

People in Societies Activity 5- What solution is being taken in relation to medicinal marijuana by state governments? Click the picture to find more: Activity 5: Benchmark C, #5

Geography Activity 1- What type of policy has President Bush taken on wetland conservation? Describe and Summarize. Activity 2- What would be three positives and three negatives to drilling for oil in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge? Artic National Wildlife Refuge Artic National Wildlife Refuge Activity 1: Benchmark B, #2; Activity 2: Benchmark B, #3

Geography Activity 3- Read the linked articles on the Freedom Tower that will be built on the site of the World Trade Center and tell how you feel it reflects the culture, needs, and values of America. Freedom Tower Freedom Tower Benchmark A, #1.

Geography Activity 4- Read the article on “Rural Development Fund for Ohio” and describe what it is to do and if it will be beneficial. “Rural Development Fund for Ohio” “Rural Development Fund for Ohio” Activity 5- Browse the Agricultural Census Statistics and give your opinion on how you feel the numbers shown reflect urban development. Agricultural Census Statistics Agricultural Census Statistics Benchmark B, #2 for both

Economics Activity 1- Identify the social and economic costs and benefits of going to college. Activity 2- Identify the impact of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on oil prices. Activity 3- Identify the purpose of the North American Free-Trade Agreement. North American Free-Trade Agreement.North American Free-Trade Agreement. Activity #1: Benchmark A, #3; Activity #2: Benchmark C, #5; Activity 3: Benchmark C, #5

Economics Activity 4- What is the reasoning in lowering and/or raising the interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Activity 5- Explain the flow of goods based on the Circular Flow Model. Circular Flow Model.Circular Flow Model. Act. 4: Benchmark D, #6; Act. 5 Benchmark B, #4.

Government Activity 1- Give five examples and short summaries of what the United States has/is doing in Afghanistan. Activity 2- Give five examples and short summaries of what the president is aiming policy at in Africa. Both Activities use Benchmark A, #1

Government Activity 3- Explain two arguments for ratification of the Constitution and tell how they may be included in political discussion of today. Activity 4- Explain two arguments against the ratification of the Constitution and tell how they may be included in political discussion of today. Benchmark B, #3 for both

Government Activity 5- Analyze how much you believe the media will have an impact on the results of the 2004 elections. Benchmark C, #4

Citizenship Activity 1- Evaluate and debate the proposition of gay marriages and civil unions. Activity 2- Explain how to request or find information as allowed by the Ohio freedom of information statute. Ohio freedom of information statuteOhio freedom of information statute Activity 3- Find out when your city council meets and attend a meeting writing a summary of the activities on the agenda that day. city council city council Act. 1: Benchmark A, #2; Act. 2 Benchmark A, #4-5, Act. 3 Benchmark A #1

Citizenship Activity 4- Analyze a court case and determine if the case was decided as a result of: mediation, arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, or plea-bargaining. court case court case Activity 5- Write a 4-5 minute persuasive speech on an issue that involves your rights as a citizen of the United States (ie: Persuade someone Concealed Weapons are beneficial to the rights of gun owners). Concealed WeaponsConcealed Weapons Activity 4: Benchmark B, #9; Activity 5: Benchmark A, #1.

History Activity 1- How may certain choices made by President Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis have been handled differently in order to achieve the same result? Activity 2- Try to show reasons for diplomacy to have continued prior to the beginning of the American Civil War. American Civil WarAmerican Civil War Activities 1&2 Benchmark A, #1.

History Activity 3- What, if any, parallels are there between the United States’ involvement, tactics, and atmosphere in Iraq and Vietnam? Iraq and VietnamIraq and Vietnam Activity 4- What type of connection has Iraq historically had with the terror group al-Qaida? Activities 3 &4: Benchmark B, #2.

History Activity 5- Give 3 examples of the economic effects of 9/11 on the United States and briefly describe them. Benchmark B, #2-3

Social Studies Skills and Methods Activity 1- Decide on a topic for a research project Activity 2- Using various cites listed above gather information on the topic chosen (w/ approval) Activity 3- Take notes on the chosen topic and formulate an outline of the notes.

Social Studies Skills and Methods Activity 4- Compose a written report, 5-7 pages in length, on the topic chosen with the following requirements: Statistical evidence, examples, citation of resources, three visual aids, and support for main ideas. Activity 5- Oral Presentation. To be given over the chosen topic and presented as a three to five minute presentation with the use of the three visual aids. Benchmarks for all 5 activities from A, B, and C; #’s 1-5.