Essential Question:
How is globalization both a force of unification and division?
Globalization
What is it?
Globalization
Since Columbus landed in the Americas and created the Columbian Exchange, items, cultures, ideas, and people throughout the world have been have been on the move. With the technological revolution of the last 30 years, however, this exchange has been taken to a much greater level. Is this best for the world, though?
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Class Assignment: February 5, 2015
Your rubric for this assignment is due NO LATER than the beginning of your next class.
Globalization in the News
(Article and Image Assignment)
1. Find a news article that reflects some aspect of globalization. Write a 3-4 sentence paragraph explaining the gist of the article and why it can be considered a global topic. Use terms discussed in class where appropriate, and be sure to proofread your work. Include the link to the article on the word document [MLA format].
2. Find an image (not one related to the article you chose) that reflects some aspect of globalization. Write a 3-4 sentence paragraph explaining what the image represents and why it can be considered global. Use terms discussed in class where appropriate, and be sure to proofread your work. Copy and paste the image on word document.
3. Submit the assignment on your “Introduction” page . How?
a. Drag the "TITLE" tool to your blank page and create the title by typing:
"Globalization in the News"
b. Drag the "document" tab from the tools and place it under the title.
c. Upload your document when prompted.
d. Drag the "File" tool and place it under your uploaded document.
e. Follow the prompt to pace your "line" to the news article. [another method is to use the
"Button" tool. When you drag this tool to the page, you will follow the directions to
complete the button link.
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If you missed class yesterday, please review the PowerPoint linked below:
Your rubric for this assignment is due NO LATER than the beginning of your next class.
Globalization in the News
(Article and Image Assignment)
1. Find a news article that reflects some aspect of globalization. Write a 3-4 sentence paragraph explaining the gist of the article and why it can be considered a global topic. Use terms discussed in class where appropriate, and be sure to proofread your work. Include the link to the article on the word document [MLA format].
2. Find an image (not one related to the article you chose) that reflects some aspect of globalization. Write a 3-4 sentence paragraph explaining what the image represents and why it can be considered global. Use terms discussed in class where appropriate, and be sure to proofread your work. Copy and paste the image on word document.
3. Submit the assignment on your “Introduction” page . How?
a. Drag the "TITLE" tool to your blank page and create the title by typing:
"Globalization in the News"
b. Drag the "document" tab from the tools and place it under the title.
c. Upload your document when prompted.
d. Drag the "File" tool and place it under your uploaded document.
e. Follow the prompt to pace your "line" to the news article. [another method is to use the
"Button" tool. When you drag this tool to the page, you will follow the directions to
complete the button link.
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If you missed class yesterday, please review the PowerPoint linked below:
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