Conceptual analysis of global issues

Helpful Resources for Today's Class Activities:

• United Nations Global Issues Page
• GlobalIssues.org

HW: Pick an Issue that matters to you... find 2 articles on the issue -- each from a different perspective. Bring these to class.

You can bring in digital copies/links-- just have them ready and be sure you've read through them to ensure they present information on your selected global issue from 2 different perspectives/view points.

Sample Global Issue: Climate Change
Possible perspectives:
Perspective 1: Scientist's perspective
Perspective 2: Oil industry's perspective
Perspective 3: members of a pacific island community
Perspective 4: politician
Perspective 5: frequent flyer for business travel
Perspective 6: child or teenager

Another Sample Global issue: Community violence
Possible perspectives:
Perspective 1: gang member in prison
Perspective 2: mother of victim murdered in their community
Perspective 3: Police officer
Perspective 4: psychologist
Perspective 5: Mayor of city; local politician
Perspective 6: business owner