The document outlines an 8th grade social studies class focused on globalization, emphasizing geography's role in an interconnected world. It details student discussions, homework questions directed at professionals involved in globalization, and reflections on the advantages and challenges of such economic integration. The overall goal is to ensure students can understand and participate effectively in a global economy while maintaining educational rigor.

1. Examining Globalizationtwitter.com/sethbowersDirector of Information & Instructional Technology, CCSD62 Des Plaines, Illinois

2. Andrea Trudeau’s 8th Grade Class

3. About us8th grade modified social studies~95% IEP or 504Does this class exist today

4. How do you…SpellTeachGlobalization…because we know it’s important

5. 3 ThingsRigorAnalyze & evaluateReal work, real worldIs it engaging & impactfulWork, connect, applyCreate new knowledgeDid we learn

6. RigorFear that teaching with technology precludes rigor

8. Teach to the standardsGoal 17Understand world geography and the effects on society, with an emphasis on the United States

9. Goal 17, continuedIt is important that our students are taught the necessary geography content and skills to enable them to:function effectively in an increasingly interdependent and interconnected world;perform successfully in the workplace;

10. Goal 17, continuedparticipate in civic decision-making;understand the connections and relationships among themselves and other people, places and environments at local to global scales;compete effectively in the global economy;

11. Unit overviewTalk to primary sources about globalization

12. Steps in the unitDefining globalizationIntroductionsHomeworkQuestions they wanted to askThis homework was importantClass DiscussionCommunication & note takingReflect, compare, contrast

13. Step 1: Our class definition of globalization the loss of national borders due to increased trade, spread of information technology, cross border financial flow, and culture transfer

14. Step 2: Introductions: John, United StatesJohn is the president of a company that designs and builds electrical components for original equipment manufacturers, specifically in the appliance and power distribution industry. All of his facilities were once in Chicago and Indiana, but now all of them are located in China. Most of his business is broken into two categories: transformers and actuators. The transformer lines are essentially used for sensing current in industrial circuit breaker systems. When a current condition is sensed, this device sends a signal to the circuit breaker to disconnect the power, so the line doesn’t overheat and possibly cause damage or fire.The actuators are used in various applications. His company produces some of the drain valve actuators for home dishwashers. They also produce many of the actuators that operate the gas valves in cooking stoves, and they have sensing coils in some of the fire detection systems in commercial buildings. His company’s actuators are also found in many of the circuit breaker panels found in many thousands of homes in North America and Europe.

15. John ArmourJohn is the president of Armour Magnetics and lives in Chicago, IllinoisBuild and supply electronic parts for appliance & power distribution OEMs

16. All manufacturing facilities have moved from Illinois & Indiana to China

17. Primary focus is on transformers & actuatorsIntroductions: Ronald, ChinaRonald is the sales and marketing manager of a Hong Kong company that builds electrical components for original equipment manufacturers, such as adaptors, transformers, inductors, solenoids & chargers. His company production facilities are located in Canton Province of China with 700 employees.The adaptors and transformers are used for the power supply of the electronic appliances and of industrial use (e.g. shaver, mp3, game console, power tool, irrigation systems, control panel, etc.). The Game Boy and PSP power supply are built with his company’s transformers too. The inductors are used for filtering the electrical noise for different application in the electrical devices. All of the electrical appliances are built with inductors (e.g. TV, computer, music player, DVD player, etc.).His company produces solenoids for printers, home dishwashers and gas valves in cooking stoves. His company also produces battery chargers for the NiCad and liquid batteries.His company's products are exported to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Australia, and other places around the world.

18. RonaldRonald is a sales and marketing managerlives in Hong Kong

19. works in Canton Province of China (Guangdong)RonaldJohn’s “Go to guy”

20. Build adaptors, transformers, inductors, solenoids and chargers

21. Multilingual

22. 700+ employees

23. Mostly exports to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Australia

24. Did I mention they build parts for PSP & GameboyPause

25. Step 3: Homework“What do you want to ask these (real) men”

26. Step 4: Review of student questionsSimilaritiesDecision - important to ask the same questions

27. Students posed these questionsWhy did your company become involved in globalization and how many years has it been this way? Do you feel it was necessary for your company to make this move?How does globalization affect you as an individual? Your company? Your community/country?

28. Student questions, 2What do you believe are the greatest advantages of globalization? What are the biggest flaws?Do you think world leaders have a significant effect on globalization?

29. Student questions, 3Do you find it to be difficult to communicate with others who speak a different language and are part of a different culture, or do you adapt easily?In the manufacturing plant, can you describe the typical worker as well as the working conditions and pay?

30. Student questions, 4Who benefits most from globalization?

31. Step 5: CommunicationHello RonaldWhy did your company become involved in globalization and how many years has it been this way? Do you feel it was necessary for your company to make this move?John 1A: 1B: Ronald 1:

32. Step 5: CommunicationHow does globalization affect you as an individual? Your company? Your community/country? John 2A: 2B: 2C:Ronald 2A: 2B:What do you believe are the greatest advantages of globalization? What are the biggest flaws? John 3A: 3B: Ronald 3A: 3B:

33. Step 5: CommunicationDo you think world leaders have a significant effect on globalization? John 4: Ronald 4: Do you find it to be difficult to communicate with others who speak a different language and are part of a different culture, or do you adapt easily?John 5:Ronald 5A:5B:

34. Step 5: CommunicationIn the manufacturing plant, can you describe the typical worker as well as the working conditions and pay?John 6:Ronald: 6:Who benefits most from globalization?John 7:Ronald 7:

35. Step 5: Taking notes

37. Step 6: Reflection thesisOverall, do you believe globalization is advantageous or unacceptable?Student thesis statements posted onlineSubject + Opinion + So what? = Thesis statementAt home (via blog)Compare in classVenn Diagram

38. Online classroom

39. Final results