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| What is the difference between point of view and perspective? |
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Definition
| Point of view is the individual's opinion about a matter, based on his/ her experiences. While perspective is a people's worldview; one that has developed from collective experience. |
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| What is the 4 criteria that makes a question an issue? |
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Definition
- People may respond to the question in different ways.
- No single correct answer can be given.
- Responding to hte question requires people to gather information and think carefully.
- An answer, decision, or action is required. |
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| List the 4 criteria of an effective critical thinker. |
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Definition
- Considers all relevant evidence
- Makes all reasoned judgements
- Bases judgements on clear criteria
- Works on developing the character traits, or habits of mind, that promote effective decision making. |
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| List 5 things that contribute to your individual identity. |
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Definition
- Location
-Attire
-Physical Apperance
- Experiences
-Traditions
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| List 5 collectives a person could belong to. |
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Definition
-Social Studies Class
-Sports teams
- Church
- Memberships
- Family
-Friends |
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Term
| WHat are the factors that influence globalization? |
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Definition
| Trade, Transportation, Communication, and Media are all factors. |
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Term
| What are the 4 dimensions of globalization? |
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Definition
| Economic, political, social, and enviromental. |
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Term
| List 3 examples that could fit into the economic decision. |
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Definition
| Money, stocks, shares, business, could fit into this category. |
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| List 3 examples that would fit into the political dimension. |
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Definition
| Taxes, government, laws, would all fit into the political dimension. |
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| What are 3 examples that would fit into the social dimension? |
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Definition
| Media, social conditions, working conditions, wages, poverty are all dimensions. |
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Term
| What are 3 examples that would fit into the environmental dimension? |
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Definition
| Animals, location, resources, pollution, deforestation, biodiversity, and global warming are all dimensions. |
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Term
| Make up 3 questions from the Rick Hansen article. |
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Definition
1. How Did Rick Hansen lose the use of his legs? Rick Hansen got his legs paralyzed by being thrown from the back of a truck.
- Who Inspired Rick Hansen for his Man in Motion Tour? His friend Terry Fox inspired him for his tour. |
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| Make up 3 questions from the 9/11 article. |
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Definition
1. Who founded the Taliban? Osama Bin Laden
2. WHat is Al- Qaeda? It is a strongly anti- western terrorist organization.
- WHat is the ISAF? It is the International Securtity Assistance Force. |
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