Essential Question- How do currents issues influence U.S. and Foreign Policy?
Each issue will have
- Social/Cultural Context
- Economic Context
- Political/Governing Context
Daily Journal
Before we delve into understanding the United States I want you to see how the United States compares to the rest of the world. Take a look at these statistic indicators and tell me which were:
Before we delve into understanding the United States I want you to see how the United States compares to the rest of the world. Take a look at these statistic indicators and tell me which were:
President's Cabinet
Lesson 1- Federal Spending and Budgets
Discretionary Spending- Spending through bills and appropriations.
- They are subject to change year over year.
- Spending is set by congress.
Research The Cabinet-Pairs each department
1. How much do they spend? On what?-funding highlights
2. This year's mission?
3. Same funding or more funding?
1. How much do they spend? On what?-funding highlights
2. This year's mission?
3. Same funding or more funding?
Mandatory Spending- Spending outside year by year basis. Entitlement or safety net program
- Medicare- 65 and Older health Insurance-no matter income
- Medicaid-Health Insurance for very low income
Lesson 2- Borders and Defense
Geo-Politics-Study of how geography and geographic factors affect politics and international relations.
1. Russia-Ukraine 2. Impact of Russia vs West 3. U.S. Relationship within Americas--N.A.F.T.A 4. E.U.--Brexit 5. India Rise to Prominence-- India vs China, India vs Pakistan 6. China Influence-New Cold War??--Proxy Wars and Sphere of Influence 7. Middle East--Israel/Palestine, East vs West 8. Climate Change Effects--Migration 9. Unstable Areas--Venezuela, Syria, North Korea, Iran 10. Authoritarian Governments 11. Nuclear Weapons, Extremist, and Terrorism 12. Cyber Warfare, Technological Arms Race 13. Pandemic Impacts |
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Journal
1. Why do think not only the United States but the rest of the world continues to focus on maintaining and upkeeping their borders?
1. Why do think not only the United States but the rest of the world continues to focus on maintaining and upkeeping their borders?
Summit Country Research
1. Geopolitics worries?
2. Border Issues currently or in past?
1. Geopolitics worries?
2. Border Issues currently or in past?
Lesson 3- Immigration
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U.S. History Timeline
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United States
1. Who was immigrating during each period? The highest percentages? For what reasons-Pushes and Pulls 2. What was United States Government stance on immigration during that time period? Why might this be the case? Legislation, Acts, Events that could factor in? 1790-1820 1820-1880 1880-1930 1930-1965 1965- Present |
Summit Country
Your country year timeline may look very different than the US. You do not need 5 time periods like the US
1. Who was immigrating during each period? The highest percentages? For what reasons-Pushes and Pulls
2. What is your country's stance on immigration during that time period? Why might this be the case? Legislation, Acts, Events that could factor in?
3. If you're seeing a negative migration away from your country what might be the reason why?
Your country year timeline may look very different than the US. You do not need 5 time periods like the US
1. Who was immigrating during each period? The highest percentages? For what reasons-Pushes and Pulls
2. What is your country's stance on immigration during that time period? Why might this be the case? Legislation, Acts, Events that could factor in?
3. If you're seeing a negative migration away from your country what might be the reason why?
Lesson 4- Nuclear Weapons
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Global Summit Research
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Nuclear Weapons Paragraphs Response
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Global Summit Topics
Global Summit-Geo-Politics
1. Geopolitics worries?
2. Border Issues currently or in past?
Global Summit-Immigration
Your country year timeline may look very different than the US. You do not need 5 time periods like the US.
1. Who was immigrating during each period? The highest percentages? For what reasons-Pushes and Pulls
2. What is your country's stance on immigration during that time period? Legislation, Acts, Events that could factor in?
3. If you're seeing a negative migration away from your country what might be the reason why?
Global Summit-Nuclear Weapons
What does your country spend on defense? $ and % of GDP?
Does your country have nuclear weapons? What is their viewpoint on nuclear weapons? Treaties, etc.
How does their leadership and citizens feel about them?
Do you think your country will have change its mind?
1. Geopolitics worries?
2. Border Issues currently or in past?
Global Summit-Immigration
Your country year timeline may look very different than the US. You do not need 5 time periods like the US.
1. Who was immigrating during each period? The highest percentages? For what reasons-Pushes and Pulls
2. What is your country's stance on immigration during that time period? Legislation, Acts, Events that could factor in?
3. If you're seeing a negative migration away from your country what might be the reason why?
Global Summit-Nuclear Weapons
What does your country spend on defense? $ and % of GDP?
Does your country have nuclear weapons? What is their viewpoint on nuclear weapons? Treaties, etc.
How does their leadership and citizens feel about them?
Do you think your country will have change its mind?
Lesson 5-State Department
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History of the State Department
Assignment-Poster on the most interesting era of U.S. Foreign Policy
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Bilateral Relations Assignment
Look at the Bilateral Relations of the United States to your Global Summit country.
Look at the Bilateral Relations of the United States to your Global Summit country.
- Talk about the two countries history and current involvements.
- Assistance, Economic, Militarily
Lesson 6- Policy Making
School Policy Change/ New Policy Write-up
1. Causes-Policy in Place
1. Causes-Policy in Place
- Define the problem
- Extent of problem
- Have a response!
- Chess rather than checkers
- Goals and objectives
- What can be done
- Make sure to think about Policy Strategy when writing solutions
Lesson 7-Media in Foreign Policy
Political Influence of the Media
- Influencing Voters
- Determining Behavior of Candidates or Officials
- Setting Public Agenda