Lesson 4.3: Oral Thesis Planning and Feedback; Global Social Challenges
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- be introduced to global social challenges/inequalities and human provisions for addressing human rights issues
- show brainstorming and planning of oral thesis topic on globalization/exploitation using the Research/Inquiry
- give and receive feedback and suggestions on oral thesis topic and plan
Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- become familiar with global social challenges/inequalities and identify Canadian provisions for addressing human rights
- use research/inquiry process to brainstorm/plan research on selected oral thesis topic of globalization/exploitation
- receive and give feedback on oral thesis plan/outline
What is your ideal living space (ex. apartment, condo, house, townhouse, cottage, ranch)? Would it be in a city, town, village or rural area? Explain why. Post a picture of your ideas.
50 words; Respond to 1 of your classmates' postings
Locate definitions and a picture for the following Globalization Vocabulary words.
Tribalism
Nationalism
Cultural Evolutionism
Sphere of Influence
Transnational
Transnationalism
Globalization
Think about the Global Social Challenges that our world is facing right now (Covid, poverty, literacy rate, racism, discrimination, rising inflation, climate change etc.). Then answer the questions below. Use examples and details to support your thinking.
1. What do you already know about types of global discrimination and how they affect individuals and groups?
2. What do we already know about poverty levels and the impact on society?
3. What local, provincial, national and international policies and organizations that are designed to support global citizens with these challenges?
4. What is the impact of climate change on our society? What are some solutions that citizens and organizations can do to fight this change?
How is your progress going for your Final Evaluation Oral Thesis?
Is your Oral Thesis Statement done?
Do all your Supporting Ideas connect back to the Main Idea of your thesis?
Do you have examples and details that connect to your Supporting Ideas?
Do you have connections to the 3 Discipline sand Social Change Vocabulary?
Does your Conclusion restate your thesis statement and summarize your position?
**100 words; Answer below in Moodle
Locate Definitions for the following Globalization Theories. Add them to the Glossary below.
1. Modernization Theory
2. Dependency Theory
3. World System Theory
4. Neo-Marxism Theory
5. Globalization Theory
Locate some research on Toronto's historic International St. Lawrence Market and answer the questions below. **See the links below to help you.
1. What is the history of Toronto's St. Lawrence Market?
2. What international items can you find there? Give 3 examples.
3. How many people visit St. Lawrence Market every year?
4. Do you believe that St. Lawrence Market is part of today's globalization? Explain.
5. What are the positive aspects of St. Lawrence Market? What are the negative aspects? Explain.
**200 words; PDF and post to Moodle below
Resources
https://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
https://www.stlawrencemarket.com/directory
https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/attractions/st-lawrence-market
PDF and post your Oral Thesis Plan here.
Post your Oral Thesis Plan here
Think about your progress on your Final Evaluation Oral Thesis Plan. Then answer the questions below:
1. What is your thesis statement in ONE sentence?
2. What research and resources are you using for your 3 supporting ideas? Explain where you got them and how useful they are.
3. What theories and/or social change vocabulary are you connecting to? Explain.
4. What help do you need from your teacher?
**200 words; Answer below in Moodle.
Based on your research, thinking and experiences, what do you see as the greatest present and future challenge for our global society in terms of international business, trade, and human rights? Explain your thinking with examples from your own thinking and experiences.
75 Words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 of your classmates's postings.