Welcome to Global Perspectives…

Mr. Higginbotham

On a half sheet of paper, answer the following questions. Please do not put your name on the paper. I will collect and read some of the answers to the class.

1. Do you like Social Studies and/or History? Why or Why not?

2. What is your first impression of the teacher? (Be honest.)

3. What are your first impressions of the students in here?4. What grade do you think you will receive? Why?5. What are your expectations for this class? 6. What is your biggest pet peeve that teachers do.

A few things about us…

What do you know about Global Perspectives?

1. What is the difference between a developed and a developing country?

2. What is the main religion in the Middle East? Africa? Europe?3. What religion has the largest number of people following it?4. What is the United States form of government called?5. The United States has what form of economy?6. What is the country with the most people?7. Name two major world events that happened in 2014/2015.8. List the seven continents of the World. 9. Define Global Perspectives.

• Review syllabus and class expectations. • Have students sign and parents sign. • What we have in common group exercise.

8-28-15

Journal 11. What is government? How does it affect our lives?2. Do you feel history is important to study? Why or why not?3. Write down as many forms of government you can think of.

August 28

Unit 1: An introduction to general Global Perspectives vocabulary and terms. The students will be able to identify and define different forms of governments in the world.

Journal 11. What is government? How does it affect our lives?2. Do you feel history is important to study? Why or why not?3. Write down as many forms of government you can think of.

• Why do we study history and government? Discussion• Pre test to collect baseline data.• Video over the forms of government. • PowerPoint / Discussion regarding the nine different types of

government.

GovernmentA government is the organization through which a political unit exercises its authority, controls and administers public policy, and directs and controls the actions of its members or subjects.

Types of Government

Democracy: People directly vote and represent themselves. Examples: Town meetings, Ancient Greece

Republic: A government in which people have the right to vote for leaders to represent them. Example: The United States is a representative Government

Absolute Monarchy: Kings or Queens have complete authority over the government and the people. Their authority is inherited. Examples: Medieval Europe in England and France

Theocracy: Priests or religious leaders serve as rulers. Examples: Iran and Saudi Arabia

Types of Government Continued

Dictatorship (Totalitarianism): Single party dicatator controls every aspect of daily life. Authority is not inherited. Examples: Hitler and Iraq

Oligarchy: A small group exercises control.

Constitutional Monarchy: Has a legislative body and ceremonial figureheads. Example: England

Anarchy: A lack of a government system. Examples: Somalia, French Revolution, and the English Civil War.

Communism (Socialism): Common ownership of property. Examples: Cuba, China, and Vietnam.

Pictogram Assignment

Give examples of your own pictograms describing all 9 forms of government.

Draw a picture to represent 5 of the 9 forms of government.

The idea is to help you remember these terms. Use your notes.

When done, you should have 14 items on your paper

This assignment is worth 15 points

9-1-2015The students will show what they know about the nine government terms they learned last week by meeting proficiency on a short learning outcomes quiz.

Journal 2 – Write down 3 things you remember or learned from our last class period.

• CNN Student News and discussion• Government terms quiz • Finish Pictogram assignment• View of the World Paper

1. Name the type of government in which the people vote directly and represent themselves.

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2. A government in which the people have the right to vote for leaders to represent them.

3. A government in which priests and religious leaders serve as kings and/or leaders.

4. A government in which there is a common ownership of property.

5. An _____________ _____________ is a government in which kings have complete authority over the government and the people.

6. What is the type of government where there is a lack of or no government?

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7. ___________ is a government in which a single-party dictator controls every aspect of daily life.

8. An _______ is a government in which a small group exercises control.

9. A __________ ____________ is a government with both a legislative body and ceremonial figureheads.

10. A ___________ will most likely occur after an economic depression and social instability.

September 3

• Market Economy• Command Economy• Mixed Economy• Traditional Economy • Gross Domestic Product (GDP)• Developed Country• Developing Country• Embargo • Boom/Bust Cycle 

View of the World Paper

You have developed personal perspectives of the world that have been shaped by people and events in your life. This includes your family, school, friends, religion, media, athletics, extra-curricular activities, jobs, etc.

You view the world a certain way based on these things.

You are to write a one page paper discussing how your view of the world has been shaped by the events and people in your life.

Your paper should be broken down into five paragraphs with an introduction paragraph, three paragraph body, and a concluding paragraph.

Journal/Bell Ringer #3: 9-3-15

1. How many different economic systems in the world can you name?

2. How would you define economics?

September 3

The students will be introduced to and begin to understand different economic systems in the world.

• Economic PowerPoint and Discussion.• Return to Mocha video and study guide. • On the back write down 3 characteristics from each of the 3

islands.• What type of economic system did each have?• Finish View of the World Paper

Economics

The social science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Economies Market Economy: A system in which the

production is owned and operated for profit.

Example – The people are running the businesses.

Mixed Economy: A system in which the production is a combination of both private and state run businesses. Most economies in the world are mixed economies.

Example – The United States is considered to have a mixed economy

Different Forms of EconomiesCommand Economy

A command economy is an economic system in which the production is controlled by the state.

Examples – Cuba, North Korea, China, and Iran

Traditional Economy

A traditional economy is a system in which the production is the result of ritual, habit, and custom (It is generational and occurs generation and generation.

Examples – Half of the African nations and other tribal States tend to have traditional economies.

Developed vs. Developing Countries

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The amount of goods and services produced by a

state in one year. A key indicator of the level of development of a

state.

Per Capita GDP Total GDP number divided by the population to

deliver a per person share of GDP.

Social, demographic, and economic indicators distinguish less developed countries from developed countries.

Characteristics of Developed Countries Good natural resources

Energy

High literacy rates

High GDP

Stable government

Strong economy

Good medical care

Long life expectancy

Stable governments

Examples – United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan

Characteristics of Developing Countries

Low GDP

High poverty rate

Low literacy rate

Low life expectancy

Unstable economy

Unstable government

Weak industrial base

Examples – Haiti, Kenya, Rwanda, Vietnam

Vocabulary Embargo: Suspension of trade with another country.

Gross Domestic Product: GDP is the total economic production of a State in a given year. GDP is also an indicator of the level of economic development of a State.

Per Capita GDP: The amount of production in a state in a given year divided by its population

Boom/Bust Cycle: Up and down cycle of a market economy characterized by alternating periods of economic growth and contraction. Recession: Short term negative GDP growth in a State’s economy

A decrease in GDP over 6 months. Depression: Long term, persistent negative GDP in a State’s

economy An economic depression is a really long and persistent recession.

More Information…

Africa’s economy depends on its abundant mineral resources.

The Middle East’s economy depends on oil/petroleum.

Many nation’s economies depend on world demand for their goods to succeed.

Latin American countries have a hard time attracting investments from world groups due to political instability.

Literacy Rate is most often based on the percent of the population over the age of 15 that can read and write.

September 8, 2015

• Journal 4 How do you feel about the future? What do you feel life will be like 25 years from now? 50 years from now? What do you think you will be doing?

September 8, 2015

The SWBAT better understand how the culture of the world is changing through discussion, video clips and presentation from the teacher.

• Journal/Bell Ringer • 100 Years Ago in America discussion and power point• Did You Know? Discussion about how fast the world is progressing• Finish notes from economics• Finish Return to Mocha video and video guide• Make sure any other unfinished work is complete • CNN Student News?

September 10

• Bell Ringer #5: What do you know about 9-11? How has it affected Global Perspectives?

September 10

• Bell Ringer #6 Learning outcomes. Number 1-10 for practice.

1. A economic system in which the production is owned and operated for profit is a ____________

economy.

2. A _____________ economy is an economic system in which the production is controlled by the state.

3. The economic system in which the production is a combination of both private and state run enterprises.

4. A ____________ economy is a system in which production is the result of ritual, habit, and custom.

5. One indicator needed to determine the level of development of a country is its

______________

______________

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6. __________, demographic, and economic indicators distinguish less developed countries from developed countries.

7. The majority of countries in the world are considered

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8. What is a country’s total output in production in one year?

9. The suspension of trade with another country is called...

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10. Africa has an economy that will most likely depend on its abundant _____________ _____________.

11. The high availability of natural resources, energy, high _______________ _______________, and a large GDP all contribute to increased levels of development in countries.

12. Developing nations have a lower number of adults who are able to _________.

13. Developing countries have a weak ____________ base.

14. The Middle East depends on its abundant

_____________ reserves.

15. Some nation’s economies depend on _____________ demand for their goods to succeed.

16. The regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America are considered ____________.

17. Latin American countries have a hard time attracting investments from world groups because of their ___________ ___________.

Major World ReligionsChristianity, Islam, Judaism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Animism

Two Types of ReligionMonotheism: One God

Mono = single, one, or alone

Polytheism: More than one god or godsPoly = many or multiple

Other Viewpoints

Atheism: Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods. (Not a type of religion, but an opposing concept.)

Secularism: The belief that life’s questions can be answered apart from religion.

ChristianityDominant in Europe, Latin America, North

AmericaMembers usually worship in a churchBible is considered the sacred textMultiple forms of the faithJerusalem is the sacred cityJesus is the Son of GodJesus is the prophetAbrahamic FaithMonotheistic

Islam5 Pillars: faith, daily prayers, giving, fasting,

pilgrimage Jerusalem is a city considered holy by IslamMembers (Muslims) worship in a MosqueMuhammad was the prophet and founderMainly practiced in the Middle EastKoran (Quran) is the sacred textAllah (God) is the deityMecca is the holy cityAbrahamic FaithMonotheistic

JudaismGod is the deity: Tetragrammaton, YHVH,

YahwehThe Torah is the sacred text (5 books of

Moses)Jerusalem is a city considered holy by

JudiasmWorship in a synagogue or templeJesus is not the messiahAbrahamic FaithYom KippurMonotheistic

BuddhismEight fold path to reach Nirvana – An

Enlightened StateTake refuge in 3 jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and

SanghaMeditation is used to transcend worldly desires4 Noble Truths: Suffering, Cause, Path, EndSacred text is the Tripitaka (Three Baskets)Practiced mainly in south and east AsiaBorn with name Siddhartha GautamaBuddha means the Enlightened OneSacred city is Bodh Gaya, IndiaBodhi Tree

HinduismThought to be the oldest of the world’s major

religionsBelieve in karma and dharma under the caste

systemHoli is an annual festival signifying good over

evilSacred Site: Ganges River (Cleanse from sins)Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the deitiesBelieve in reincarnation (Soul is reborn)No single founder or date of originThe Veda is the sacred textComplex philosophiesPolytheistic

ConfucianismGrounded in ethical behavior and good

governanceSacred symbol is Yin-Yang – harmony and

balance 3 Areas of Philosophy: Social, Political,

Educational Referred to as a religion but is truly a

philosophyInfluenced social order and social hierarchySacred Site: The temple of Qufu in ChinaBased on the teachings of Confucius Followers view it as a way of life Sacred Text is the Analects

SikhismSacred Site is Harimandir Sahib (Golden

Temple)Communicate with God through meditationInfluenced by Islam and HinduismForbids discrimination of any kindSacred city is Amritsar, IndiaAdi Granth is the sacred textKhanda is the sacred symbolGuru Nanak is the founderMainly found in IndiaMonotheistic

Animism: Indigenous ReligionsInanimate objects and natural events have

spiritsClose relationship with the environmentCelebrate with music and danceShinto in Japan is the largest Traditions are generationalPracticed mainly in AfricaNative AmericansOral traditionsPolytheistic

September 10

The students will identify major world religions, know the main characteristics of each, and discover who the major contributors have been.

• Two bell ringers• CNN Student News• Finish religions Power Point/Notes• Religion Table

September 14, 2015

Journal 61. Does religion play a

significant role in your life?

2. Do you believe religion has played a significant role in world history/culture?

How?

September 14

The students will identify major world religions, know the main characteristics of each, and discover who the major contributors have been.

Journal 7 – Write down one thing you now know about each of the following religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam.

• Miniature Earth and first world problems video clip and discussion

• Review economics and religion material with class• Economics/ religions quiz. Notes can be used• Work on religions table. • Coming Attractions – Test on Friday.

Who is known as and considered the common link to the world’s three major religions?

_______________ is the belief in one god.

Animism is a belief that inanimate objects and natural events have _____________.

Where is Animism mainly practiced in the world?

__________________ is the belief in more than one god.

In the Christian faith, the ________ is the sacred text.

Judaism is a religion in which the members worship in a ____________.

In Judaism the _______________ is known as the sacred text.

In Islam the ______________ is considered to be the sacred text.

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The prophet of Islam is ________________.

The deity of Islam is known as _____________.

Islam is primarily practiced in which region of the world?

Muslims aspire to follow the five _______ ___ ______.

What is now considered the holy city for Muslims?

Islam is a religion in which the members worship in a _________.

What city is considered holy by Jews, Muslims and Christians?

What is the sacred text of the Hindu religion?

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Hindus established the _________ __________, which is a set of rules for each individual in society.

Buddha means the __________ One.

Buddhists believe in _________ which is becoming one with the universe.

The main center for Judaism is ____________.

What are the 3 Jewels of Buddhism?

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1. 2.

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Which religion is primarily practiced in Europe and Latin America?

Buddhism is mainly practiced in which region?

Buddha was born with what name?

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is an ancient philosophy that had the greatest influence on the development of social order in China.

Due today before you leave

The religions table is worth 25 points. The completed boxes are worth 24 total points and you will receive 1 point for your name. Each correctly filled box is worth a ½ point.

Work in your assigned groups.

Resources: The textbook (Page 80), the Internet, and your notes.

You have 20 to 25 minutes to complete the table.

Presenters will present an assigned religion to the class.

If it is on your table and not in your notes, add it to your notes…

Turn in your completed table before you leave class today.

September 14

The students will participate in a test review game to help them prepare for the upcoming exam on Wednesday and Thursday.

Journal 8Write down one thing you know about each of the following: government, economics, and religion. • CNN Student News• Make sure religions table is finished• Who wants to be a millionaire review game?• Unit 1 Test ReviewAnnouncement: Journals will be collected tomorrow. Counting today and tomorrow you should have 9.

September 18

The students will demonstrate what they have learned about diverse governments, religions, and economies of the world by meeting proficiency on a test covering unit 1.• CNN Student News• Bell Ringer 9: Give me your perspective over something you just

watched on the news.• Nine Journals are due

• Unit 1 Test• Middle East Map