http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:50 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:50 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84645 This lesson plan contains numerous activities for students to explore the spread of American culture throughout the world, including a role-playing exercise on a major U.S.-Canada trade dispute. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84877 This is a short quiz that tests one's knowledge of negotiation techniques in a variety of cultures. This could be used in a class in which the professor would display the question and ask for a vote of how many yes's and how many no's. Discussion could then take place regarding the cultural values that are affected by the situation. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75533 This lesson focuses on the April 27, 2012, first (advance) estimate of U.S. real gross domestic product (real GDP) growth for the first quarter (Q1) of 2012, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The current data and historical data are explained. The meaning of GDP and potential impacts of changes of GDP are explored. The lesson will also raise questions about the impact of the current level of growth on the U.S. economy and individuals. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75530 This is a case study of the March 2001 increase in the balance of trade. The case provides graphical information about the history of exports and imports as well as information about the types of products and the trading partners of the United States. Questions for discussion are also provided and, with the instructor's version above, answers to those questions. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81322 This Bized site provides a lesson plan for an investigation to give students the chance of researching some of the key issues related to globalization. Lesson objectives are provided as well as PowerPoint slides, a mind map, and an activity sheet that includes key issue questions and links to other resources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77585 This interactive map quiz can be used to test a student’s knowledge of the location of European countries. One needs to download the free copy of the software. Two levels are included: with outlines of the countries and without. Additionally, one can try to locate capitals of those countries, with hints and without. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84651 This lesson plan contains readings, discussion questions, and assignments that teach students about the impact of religious belief on perspectives on globalization. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77120 This site enables students to gain "hard knowledge" (facts, information, news, history, etc.) about China. It exposes students to key aspects of China's rich past and controversial present. Questions are provided as well as links to relevant sites. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84562 Using poverty rate as a measure of development, students select countries five at a time to compare how resources are allocated to three economic sectors (agriculture, industrial, service). After making comparisons, students will identify patterns in which sector is emphasized by the wealthiest countries, and will look for patterns in the geographic distribution of countries. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77613 This interactive map quiz can be downloaded to one's own computer. Students can learn to place the countries in the correct locations. The user can opt to use lines for the countries or no lines and may also place capitals with hints or without hints.