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Internationalism and Global Issues Canadians use much more water than people in most other countries. Should Canadians be encouraged - or forced - to reduce that amount? Canada has more fresh, clean water than any other country on Earth. Should Canadians be encouraged - or forced - to share it with those who do not have enough? Is water a resource like oil? Should private companies be able to make huge profits from it? Could access to fresh, clean water become a major source of conflict in the future? Read the caption to Figure 12-1 on page 272 and the introduction on page 273 Review the first and fourth bulleted questions on page 273 What Are Some Contemporary Global Issues? Climate Change Read the opening three paragraphs on page 274, which includes the Activity Read the rest of page 274 Why did Canada back out of the Kyoto Protocol? How do you feel about this decision or does it not have any impact on you? How do you feel about Canada’s environmental record as indicated in the OECD ranking? The Spread of Disease Read this section on pages 275 – 276: Completing the handout when finished Have you ever heard your parents or others discussing the issue of a new pandemic? Does the possibility of a new pandemic worry you? A little or a lot? Access To Water Is clean water a fundamental right? As you read the rest of page 276 and 277 take down jot-notes When done, respond to the question above both positively and negatively, with explanations and examples Respond to the quote by Wendy R. Holm in the Reflect and Respond at the bottom of the page Do you support or oppose her position? Why or why not? And Finally… Begin a list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … International Water Crisis Presentation Any suggestions as to what you should include? How Has Internationalism Been Used To Address Contemporary Global Issues? How can it be in a country's national interest to try to solve problems in other countries? Read the introduction on page 278 Each of you will be numbered off one through seven 1 Page 278 2 Page 279 3 Page 280 4 Page 281 5 Pages 282-283 6 Page 284 7 Page 285 In your groups, you will complete your assigned topic on the handout When done, each of your groups will present your findings by recording them on the board (Don’t wait to be asked – Just go) Be sure you read all the margin features on your assigned page(s) CNN - Darfr Overview of The Hunger Project HIV/AIDS in Africa Human Rights in Myanmar CNN - Darfur The Devil Came on Horseback 83 Minutes And Finally… Continue with your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … International Water Crisis Presentation Any suggestions as to what you should include? Is Internationalism Always The Most Effective Way Of Addressing Contemporary Global Issues? Read the introduction on page 288 Review and discuss the question to Figure 12-17 on page 288 Discuss the Activity Label your handout with the following: International Trade Can Resolve Global Issues Pro With a partner, read pages 288 and 289, pausing after each paragraph to think about what you read and summarize the arguments in a couple of points on your handout Con Decline Versus Shift Read page 290 Complete the Activity And Finally… Complete your list of terms from this chapter, which include… Any term/phrase/concept that would be considered important in helping you with your … International Water Crisis Presentation Any suggestions as to what you should include? Think About Your Challenge By now, you have decided which of the stakeholders you are going to represent You have put together your 3-4 inquiry questions You have you started your research You have put some thought into your Media Release If you haven’t finished your entire presentation, the library is tomorrow… Assignment Due: Thursday! To What Extent Should Internationalism Be Pursued? Are you prepared for Related Issue #3 Exam? When is it? Friday Where will it be held? Room 24 Who has to write it? You What will be on it? An Assortment of Multiple Choice Questions Why will I be here? ‘Cause you’d rather spend a class this week showing off how much you know… than waiting until after Christmas to do so!