Monday Homework

Should the United States be worried about the "rise of the rest"? Use several examples from the text to support your response.

Here is a link to the story "Rise of the Rest" just in case you misplaced your copy.

State of Health in the World:Water

Today you will use a web program to study the issue of water in the world.

1. Go the following site:

The Water Investigation

2. Begin the investigation into the water issue in Soozhal.

3. Each person in the group should interview at least one person in the village.

4. Create a news story about the water issue in the village.

Your skit should include information from at least four villagers in different parts of the village.

Globalization Final Project Resources

Here is a list of sample companies that you can use for your final globalization project. Remember, each table member should be responsible for one part. If you have another company idea, please get it approved by Mr. Cotto

Sample Companies

McDonald's

Ford

General Electric

Coca-Cola

Starbucks

Microsoft

Toyota

Burger King

Apple Museum


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Audi

Globalization and Americanization

Is Globalization the same as Americanization?

Use several quotes from the articles this week to answer.

Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges

Does globalization offer more opportunities or challenges? Explain in at least one paragraph.

Reflect on two lessons:

Part II: Profiles of Americans dealing with globalization

The Free Trade Game