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Mention the word "globalization" and it's sure to stir deep passions today... especially when media sound bites and public misconceptions define the issue.

So how does a time-starved teacher give this important topic its rightful place in the high school classroom?

"Focus" on Bringing the Global Economy Direct to Your Students

Now high school teachers can harness the power of 12 mind-expanding lesson plans to frame the globalization debate in terms any student can understand.

With hands-on activities that cover the key concepts from trade to the environment to outsourcing – and everything in between – you'll have a balanced set of tools that give your students the skills to compete in the global economy.

Your Starting Point: 'The Debate Over Globalization'

An introductory article gives high school teachers a solid grounding in the key elements of globalization. Filled with must-know vocabulary, insightful analysis and eye-opening historical references, this essay quickly gets you up to speed on the issues, and makes a great background reader for motivated students.

Next, you'll have 12 supplemental lesson plans that can be integrated into your global studies course, across your social studies curriculum, or infused into your marketing and business programs.

Loaded with thought-provoking activities, each lesson plan includes handouts, visuals, background readings and step-by-step procedures so you can deliver a flawless lesson, every time.

Supplements That Support Your Lesson Plans

But your teaching doesn't stop with the lessons. Links to supplemental materials and resources help you extend the activities and squeeze more learning from each lesson.

Plus, updated data and key information sources are at your fingertips, so you can cover this important topic quickly and efficiently.

Give Your Students the Skills to Succeed in the Globalized Workforce

Your students are about to enter an increasingly interconnected global economy. But "globalization" shouldn't provoke images of fear and apprehension in your students.

Armed with the proper knowledge and skills, your students will face their future in the global workplace with confidence.

Each activity challenges your students to think critically about the world around them… and what role they'll play in it. Your students explore:

• Public policy issues
• International trade
• Distribution of income across nations
• Environmental impact of globalization
• International institutions
• Governments' role in assisting displaced workers or firms, and much more

Sample Lesson Plan: Comparative Advantage

Download "Finding a Comparative Advantage, Including Your Own" to find out how to put these powerful lesson plans to work in your classroom.

Your students explore their own comparative advantage by creating an inventory of their own skills and compare these skills to job descriptions from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Underwritten by the U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools

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