Unit 7: Global Economy
Duration of Days: 10
Students will know the major currents of international socio-economic developments. Students will know how global economic decisions impact contemporary world events and local communities. Students will understand economic change over time and recognize biases within financial news coverage.
Students will investigate real-world economic problems using online databases and digital media tools. Students will debate economic policy and discuss varying perspectives on financial globalization with peers. Students will parse through complex multimedia news regarding international trade, markets, and labor.
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Students will exhibit learning through rigorous written analyses or economic policy blogs.
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Students will present structured oral arguments or participate in debates concerning modern socio-economic problems.
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Performance metrics will align with the CT Core Standards for Writing in History/Science/Technical Subjects (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.1-8).
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Globalization, Trade, and Economic Interdependence | 5 |
| 2 | Socio-Economic Inequity and Global Labor Markets | 5 |