What
Policies Should The
A WebQuest for 12th
Grade Economics
Designed by
Ms.Choma
Social Studies Department
A.P. Randolph
Campus High
School @ City College New
York
Introduction:
Globalization, a world economy,
internationalization, North-South conflicts, global warming, technological
innovation, all these terms and more are thrown around in an effort to describe
what has been happening to nations and people in recent years. Complex economic
and political changes have taken places that seem to bring about radical
changes all over the world. In some cases, people have prospered and thrived,
in other places people have suffered greatly and economies have declined.
Almost everyone has had to face major changes in the way they do business, act
as consumers, and work to make a living. All this has cause tension and
uneasiness among people that has been reflected in political developments and
led to discussions about changes in many nations.
As a student of economics you are asked to prepare
a report to be given to community groups and student meetings considering
writing to members of Congress and the President. You want to make it clear
that there and many complex issues involved and that simple answers to the
problems posed are not likely to be found. Still, you want ordinary people to
be able to understand the issues and be able to have informed views on these
issues. So you have a serious and important job ahead of you – Gook luck!
Task:
1: You will be divided into groups of FOUR. Each Member of
the group will have a specific task as described in the “process” section of
the webquest.
2: Each member of the group will produce a FOUR to SIX page paper
using the Public Policy Analyst as your guideline. However you will coordinate
efforts so each member of the group has the same information and resource
material
3: The paper will be typed,
double spaced, using MS Word or similar word processor Be
sure you make all corrections before handing in your paper. You should add a
cover with an eye-catching illustration
4: You will include pictures,
illustrations, charts or graphs gotten from Internet research and properly
placed into your report. These illustrations should prove you points on public
policy and defining the social problem.
5: Your group will then give
a 10 MINUTE PowerPoint presentation using the PPA model for your outline. This
report will be used to give your group presentation. The presentation should be creative and use
illustrations to prove your points. You will be asked to present your findings
to the class and, possibly, to other groups of people. .
Process:
:
The class will be divided into groups
of four each group will be assigned a job as follows:
Groups will focus on issues of globalization and world
trade in one of the following countries or regions:
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each group a student will be assigned one of the following roles:
Student # 1: Recorder & Writer-Who will keep track of materials found and will
write reports on the group’s progress.
Student # 2: Researcher- Who will look at the suggested websites and
related
materials seeking to complete the Public Policy
Analyst
and give each group member information to
write their individual papers.
Student # 3: Timekeeper and Organizer- Who will keep the group on track, plan
the
research effort and assist others in their tasks.
Student # 4: Presenter -Who is responsible for communicating the group’s
findings
to the class
The
presenter will coordinate the PowerPoint but all members will take part in some
form.
ALSO NOTE: Each member of the
group will submit a four to six page paper.
You
will use the six-step procedure below to structure you products and complete
the research
THE SIX STEP PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST
LINKS AND WORKSHEETS
STEPS
#
1: Define the Social
Problem of Globalization and world trade as applies you your area
2: Find Evidence for
the Problem that makes this a social problem
3: Find the Causes
for the problem
4: Examine Public
Policies that have been developed by the
5: DEVELOP OWN
SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROBLEM
the issue of globalization and world trade as applies to your area of study
6: SELECT THE BEST
SOLUTION from your group
REMEMBER-WORK TOGETHER AND COORDINATE ALL
EFFORTS
IV: You
will complete ALL the worksheets, on the
links for the PPA, and these will be used as resource material for your
products
V: You
will be graded by the Rubrics in the “Evaluation” section of the web quest
VI: You
will use the INTERNET RESOURCES given below,
along with printed material to complete the worksheets and products.
Resources
China and
Globalization The New Debate
China and Globalization –Is Globalization a Two-edged sword for
Globalization
for Whom? Time to change the rules -- and focus on poor workers
China's
globalization and the USA
The Real Reasons Why Iran is the Next Target: One
opinion on the reasons for current U.S.
policy towards Iran
Foreign Affairs - Browse By Topic - Globalization Several
articles on globalization; this is an
abstract that can be used to get articles from
Foreign Affairs magazine
at a library.
NPR : The Shifting Poles of New Globalization An opinion of the issues from a broadcast on
National Public Radio- the conversation can be
downloaded.
Foreign Affairs - Browse By Topic - Globalization Several
articles on globalization; this is an
abstract that can be used to get articles from
Foreign Affairs magazine
at a library.
Challenges of Growth and Globalization in the Middle East and ...Lengthy
article from the
International Monetary Fund
Strategic
Insights -- Why Has Globalization
Eluded the Middle East
Foreign Affairs - Browse By Topic - Globalization Several
articles on globalization; this is an
abstract that can be used to get articles from
Foreign Affairs magazine
at a library.
Fueling
Sustainable Globalization: Brazil And
The Ethanol Alternative
Brazil - Brazzil Mag
- Brazil's Lula Will Defend a
Just ...One magazine’s view
of
role in the era of globalization.
Other Websites
EVALUATION:
This is rubric that will be used to assess your completed work. Use it
to make sure you have completed all the steps and can receive the full amount
of points.
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STANDARDS:
SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS:
5:
Civics, Citizenship, and ECONOMICS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS
1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information
and understanding.
3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for
critical analysis and evaluation.
CONCLUSION:
Having conducted all of your research you are now an
expert in using the PPA. You have used
this information when conducting research and gathering information.
You have used this information to
determine causes and evaluate current policies.
You have developed original ideas that can be effectively used to
realistically address this social problem of getting people to vote and to
understand the