1. Good Day! DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY 1) Write: Date: 05/13/10 , Topic: Save Ghana 2) On the next line, write “ Opener #50 ” and then: 1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent . 2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about : Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND Summary of the clip OR/AND Other things going on in the news. Announcements: None Intro Music: Untitled
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4. Agenda 1) Foreign Aid Debate 2) Ghana Economic Development Plan End Goal, you will be able to… 1) How do poor countries become rich? Reminder 1) No HW (Test 3 Review on next week’s tutorial)
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13. Review 1) International Monetary Fund : “Bank” to loan any country’s gov $ to bring economic stability 2) World Bank : “Bank” to help developing nation’s development , to get loan, you must: a) Reduce gov corruption b) Strengthen property rights c) Reduce biz regulations d) Open to free trade e) Reduce national debt (gov services)
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15. Review 3) Ghana: 23 mil ppl, 11% unemp, $14 bil GDP, $1,500 per Capital, 4% Growth, 67% Gov Debt USA: 307 mil ppl, 10% unemp, $14.6 tril GDP, $47,988 per Capita, 0% Growth, 94% Gov Debt
16. Notes #49a , Title: “ Ghana Notes ” 1) Foreign Direct Investments : US biz outsource to developing country. 2) Donations : US gov/ppl give money/products/services for free. 3) Loans : US lends money to their gov (often as part of the IMF or World Bank). Microloan: Gives small amounts directly to the people.
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18. Work #49a , Title “ Chinese in Africa ” 1) Copy Source Title: Current 2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
19. Work #49b , Title “ Dambisa Moyo ” Read/listen and then answer these questions with a partner ( include their name at the end ): 1) What is aid being used for and do you support those 3? 2) Should the US stop giving aid? NPR Clip http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101986498 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
20. Work #49c , “ Foreign Aid Debate ” 1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write which you choose and explain why . 2) Then write down what your partner thinks ( include their name at the end ). 1 2 3 4 5 CON: Cut All Aid to Af 1) Imperialism ended long ago 2) Aid only makes these countries dependent like welfare for poor ppl in the USA. The only way to improve is on their own. PRO: Give Af More Aid 1) Western imperialism helped make Africa poor 2) With US money, we can improve Af health, edu, and economy, and give them a jump start to success, you can’t start an economy with no money
21. Work #49d , Title “ Ghana Economic Briefing ” Read & jot down key ideas for each: 1) What are Ghana’s people like? 2) From the Facts & Figures, what’s Ghana’s debt problem? 3) What are some promising economic developments made by their own gov? 4) What is the status/problems with their social services and corruption? 5) From the Econ Summary, what are Ghana’s key industries ? 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
22. Work #49e , Title “ Economic Development ” There are 10 factors that influence economic development, have your team leader divide them among your group (these 10 are 10 questions on your last test or ½ the test, you will get a copy by email) , create space for 10, write yours, then share. 1-10) Write down the HEADING and in 1 sentence for each heading, summarize the main idea . (9) When everyone is done, report out: 1-10) Summarize their 1 sentence description of each of the 10 factors. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
23. Work #49f , Title “ Ghana Development ” a) Leader: Executes the instructions, maintains morale through compliments, maximizes everyone’s contribution, and holds a larger responsibility for the task ( Fills out project sheet, +- 2 EC point ). b) Presenter: Presents team findings to the class. c) Designer: Writes and draws the team product. d) Logistics: Handles materials/tech, pick up, and clean up. Guides group research and ensures the task done educationally/factually. Task: Create a 3 step, $1 bil plan to grow Ghana’s econ, the logistics person writes it down ( project leader’s job is to write critiques on the back of their poster, and then try to prepare the presenter to counter the possible critiques ) Work Product: Oral Presentation + Google Slide (Designer should come up to type in their slide once they are done) In Your Workbook: 1) Write down your role. 2) When watching presentation, write a score 1-10. Logistics Pick Up: Ghana Handout + Poster Paper Leader Pick Up: Team Eval Sheet and Begin Filling Out
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25. Work #50a , Title “ Investments in Africa ” 1) Copy Source Title: CNBC 2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
41. Work #51a , Title “ McDonalds ” 1) Copy Source Title: CNBC 2…) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
42. Work #51b , Title “ Ghana Cultural Briefing Read & jot down key ideas for each: 1) What is their money + exchange rate? 2) What do they eat + drink ? 3) What are some key dishes that might be worthy noting for McDonald’s? 4) What is their radio + music like? 5) What are key phrases possibly useful for a McDonald’s commercial? 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
43. Work #51c , Title “ McDonalds ” a) Leader: Executes the instructions, maintains morale through compliments, maximizes everyone’s contribution, and holds a larger responsibility for the task ( Fills out project sheet, +- 2 EC point ). b) Presenter: Presents team findings to the class. c) Designer: Writes and draws the team product. d) Logistics: Handles materials/tech, pick up, and clean up. Guides group research and ensures the task done educationally/factually. Task: Create a radio ad that explains what the McDonald’s will offer, be detailed and regionally relevant, EC possible. Work Product: Audio ad In Your Workbook: 1) Write down your role AND what you will need to bring to record your ad on Friday 2) When watching presentation, write a score 1-10.. Logistics Pick Up: McDonald’s Handout + Poster Paper Leader Pick Up: Team Eval Sheet and Begin Filling Out
44. Work #51d , “ McDonald Debate ” 1) Read the 2 sides, choose 1 side, and write which you choose and explain why . 2) Then write down what your partner thinks ( include their name at the end ). 1 2 3 4 5 CON: Do not open a McDonalds 1) It will kill local businesses + culture 2) It will make Ghana fat. Not all kinds of businesses should be welcome under free trade PRO: Open a McDonalds in Ghana 1) It will introduce Western style business skills and methods 2) It will make Ghana more competitive. Free trade means if ppl want it, they should have it
