Ms V's Contemporary World & Financial Ed @ MVHS

The purpose of this page is to feature readings and video clips about contemporary global social, political and economic issues, as well as current and historical events. Links are provided to helpful and interesting websites, and to various respected news sources from around the world. This site is also meant to help students keep track of their work and to keep parents informed. I am available for extra help during my remediation time.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Project & Quiz

Quiz: Wealth and Disparity
Wed (Yellow) & Thurs (Green)
15-20 Short Answer
Notes & textbook (pp. 144-147; 152-159)

- economic indicators of wealth
- definitions (eg. GDP, disparity...)
- discuss economic theories/systems:
(1) colonialism, mercantilism (purpose, results)
(2) match capitalism, socialism (know which powers associated with...)
(3) define, understand role of gov't from left/right perspectives

- Karl Marx
- understand issues surrounding decolonisation of Africa and S. E. Asia (post-WWII)
- problems associated with debt in the developing world
- African condition
- Human Development Index

Project:
Museum exhibit
Portray, represent disparity in the world
Follow instructions
Due 2 March, 2012

What might it look like: