U6.LP6: International Organizations

Warm-Up

ANNOUNCEMENT
If you need to increase your grade, make sure to come to one of the after school tutoring sessions.
Unit 2 Review, Tuesday, May 3rd
Unit 3 Review, Thursday, May 5th
Unit 4 Review, Tuesday, May 10th
Unit 5 Review, Thursday, May 12th
Unit 1 Review AGAIN, Tuesday, May 17th

ANNOUNCEMENT
Senior Final will be on:
Monday, May 9 for B-Day
Tuesday, May 10th for A-Day

Unit 6: Public and Foreign Policy
Vocabulary Review
Immigration
Public Assistance
Structure and Organization of Congress
Foreign Policy
Structure and Judicial Review
Land Use and Zoning
International Organizations
Affirmative Action and Equity
Environmental Policy

Students will analyze country case studies in order to evaluate what actions international organizations would play in aiding these countries.
Objective

Objective and Warm-Up
Frayer Model
Cornell Notes
Guided Practice: Country Case Study
Independent Practice: Country Case Studies
Exit Slip
Agenda

Frayer Model

Frayer Model
Cornell Notes
Guided Practice: Country Case Study
Independent Practice: Country Case Studies
Exit Slip
Agenda

Types of International Organizations
International Organizations can focus on different issues or regions of the world.
One way to a categorize organizations is by whether they focus on:
Military / Political interests
Humanitarian interests
Economic interests

North American Free Trade Agreement

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

United Nations

World Bank / International Monetary Fund

International Red Cross

International Organizations Categorization
International Red Cross

Frayer Model
Cornell Notes
CFUs
Guided Practice: Foreign Policy Event
Independent Practice: Foreign Policy Events
Exit Slip
Agenda

Which of these does the International Red Cross provide in time of war?
health care to prisoners of war
trained personnel to assist in combat
military protection to nations surrounding war zones
ambassadors to help warring nations reach peaceful agreements
Check for Understanding

Which of these is the main goal of both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund?
to improve the economies of member nations
to promote democratic reforms in member nations
to increase reliance on agriculture in member nations
to support the educational institutions of member nations

The headline is most associated with which of these goals?
to increase migration
to form military forces
to overthrow governments
to stop human rights abuses

The United Nations was organized to
decrease trade barriers
prevent further world wars
establish a military alliance
create a single world currency

Which of these was the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of 1993?
to weaken Mexico's economy
to attract United States workers to Mexico
to encourage Mexican companies to move to Canada
to open markets between the United States and Mexico

Why did the United States government most likely sign the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
to expand the economy
to establish a military alliance
to provide direct funding to foreign countries
to improve the transportation system between member countries

The United States most likely joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to
provide medical care to developing nations
increase economic stability in other nations
create a military alliance with member nations
establish a single currency among member nations

Which of these statements about the United Nations (UN) is true?
Its membership rules exclude poor nations.
Its policies discourage international cooperation.
Its councils elect leaders for many nations.
Its goals include international stability.

Which of these is a purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
to create a common currency among member nations
to forgive the international debt of member nations
to eliminate most tariffs among member nations
to provide relief for refugees of war in member nations

Country Case Study: Instructions
We will read a country case study. While reading the case study, code the text as one of the following issues:
Political / Military (PM)
Economic (E)
Social / Humanitarian (S/H)
We will use this information to decide what international issues should tackle what issues and what they can do to help.

Once we read and coded the text, we will then suggest how each international organization could help alleviate the problems that this country is facing.
Use the sentence starters and think creatively about the organizations focus and what they could do to help.

Complete the three county case studies.
Code the text (P/M, E, or S/H)
Suggest actions of each organization for each case study.
You have 20 minutes to finish.
We will go over one country case study in 15 minutes. I will use your answers!

Guided Practice

DUE: U6.LP5 Foreign Policy Classwork
ASSIGNED: Finish your classwork for today
HOMEWORK

Exit Slip
Legislation promoting immigration would most likely cause
a decrease in economic activity
an increase in cultural diversity
a decrease in population growth
an increase in available housing

Exit Slip
Study the political cartoon below.
Which of these foreign policy concerns is most likely addressed by the actions in this cartoon?
supporting democratic reforms in other countries
promoting environmental protection in developing nations
providing humanitarian aid during crisis situations
protecting residents from possible security threats

U6.LP6: International Organizations

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