Globalization101.Org

May 18, 2009

Globalization and The Bnak

• Economics Requirement in N.E

• Campaign for Economic Literacy

• Collaboration with G.E.M/G.E.A.C.

Why These Programs?

• Active Learning– Project Based– Simulation

• Economics Content and 21st Century Skills

• Critical Thinker• Problem Solver• Media Literacy• Economic Literacy• Global Awareness

Boston Bank Pilot

• Delegation of the European Commission• Project-based• Freshmen and Sophomores

Euro Challenge

• Identify an issue

• Select a European Union Nation

• Discuss how this issue is impacted by a single currency monetary system

• Defend your position

• Creative /Balanced Presentation

MA Euro Challenge Pilot Winners

Contact Information

• http://www.euro-challenge.org/news/• Delegation of the European Commission

Attn: Euro Challenge2300 M Street, NW, Third FloorWashington, DC 20037Phone: 202-862-9584Fax: 202-429-1766E-mail: delegation-usa-eurochallenge@ec.europa.eu

Boston Bank Pilot

• Idaho Council for Economic Education• Curriculum• Trade Simulation• High School Students

• Economic Advisor• Policy Statement• Standard ofLiving

International Economic Summit

• As an economic advisor for your country you are tasked with increasing the standard of living of your citizens through planning and implementing successful trade agreements

• Create a policy statement

Contact Inforamtion

• Leon MaynardPresident(208) 426−1810LeonMaynard@boisestate.edu

Why Globalization101.ORG?

• Provision of Timely, Balanced, Accurate Information

• Teacher Resource

• Student Resource

• Accessible information– Format– Length

Globalization101.ORG

• Issue Briefs

• News Analysis

• Ask the Experts

• For Teachers

• Useful Links

• Water Scarcity, Real and Virtual Implications,

Globalization 101. This briefing paperprovides an excellent example of onegeographic issue, water scarcity, that isaffecting many of the poorer countries.http://www.globalization101.org/index.php?file=news1&id=83

Globalization 101: This is an excellent

source of ideas and activities regarding

international trade, comparative

advantage, capital investment, education and many other factors discussed in this lesson.

www.globalization101.org

• Government Regulation of Trade,

• Globalization 101, Levin Center

• http://www.globalization101.org/index.php?fi://www.globalization101.org/index.php?file=issue&pass1=subs&id=13

• WTO

http://www.globalization101.org/index.php?file=issue&pass1=subs&id=21