Welcome to Global Connections

Question 1

What are the class expectations?

Accepted Answer

Respect your classmates and teachers., Be responsible for your own learning and actions., It’s okay to make mistakes and ask for help., Always try your best in everything you do.

Question 2

Why learn this stuff?

Accepted Answer

Educate ourselves about global issues, Ultimately take action to make this world a better place, Become better global citizens, Look at things from different perspectives

Question 3

What is this class about?

Accepted Answer

aims to develop global citizens, aims to understand cultural perspectives, to learn about culture and geography, aims to bring awareness of global problems

Question 4

What will we use for class resources?

Accepted Answer

National Geographic World Cultures & Geography Textbook, CNN 10 & Newsela for current events, Pear Deck for learning new things, Great Big Story & SIMA mini videos

Question 5

What is the name of this course?

Accepted Answer

Global Connections

Question 6

What should I do every morning before school starts?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 7

I will have success if.....

Accepted Answer

I am kind, respectful and inclusive

Question 8

How will I do well in this class?

Accepted Answer

Plan my time well

Question 9

What are we going to do in this class?

Accepted Answer

watch and read the news (current events), Debate and discuss issues, make cross cultural connections, learn where places are in the world (geography)

Question 10

Why study social studies?

Accepted Answer

Learn more about the world, Be more empathetic, See other points of view, Have civil discourse (discussion)

Welcome to Global Connections

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Welcome to Global Connections

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