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TWBAT review the correlation between the Core Learning Goals and the H.S.A. for the Foreign Policy topics in the Public Policy Unit.
TWBAT determine best practices for teaching Foreign Policy topics from the Public Policy Unit.
Agenda
Foreign Policy Goals and the VSC
Foreign Policy Goals Review
Foreign Policy Political Cartoons
Foreign Policy Tools Review
Foreign Policy Continuum Activity
International Organizations Poster Activity
Session Debrief
Questions/Reflections and Evaluation
Introducing Foreign Policy
Using the map provided identify as many people, landmarks, products, etc. that you recognize.
3 minutes
What is Foreign Policy?
Foreign Policy is the strategies and goals that guide a nation’s relations with other countries.
VSC and Assessment Limits for Foreign Policy
VSC and Assessment Limits for Foreign Policy
2.0 Content Standard: PEOPLES OF THE NATION AND WORLD – Students will understand the diversity and commonality, human interdependence, and global cooperation of the people of Maryland, the United States and the World through both a multicultural and historic perspective.
CLG Expectation 2.1 - The student will evaluate the interdependent relationship of United States politics and government to world affairs.
B - Cultural Diffusion: Foreign Policy
2.1.1 - The student will analyze economic, political, social issues and their effect on foreign policies of the United States.
Assessment Limits:
Policies of United States government that promote or fail to promote relationships with other countries include: national defense (military), arms control, and security of other nations, trade, human rights, economic sanctions, and foreign aid.
Contemporary concerns which affect international relationships including: national security, economic well-being, the spread of democracy, developing nations, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and global economic conditions.
VSC and Assessment Limits for Foreign Policy
Explain how the executive develops and implements foreign policy, such as executive agreements, the appointment of foreign ambassadors and the creation of treaties
Evaluate how policies of the executive affect relationships with other countries including alliances for national defense, arms control, economic trade, and social programs (Unit 4)
Analyze isolationism v. interventionism in United States foreign policy
Evaluate how international issues and interests affect national government policy, such as anti-terrorism policy, protection of human rights and international economic stability
Examine how foreign aid affects the United States relationships with other countries
Evaluate the goals of United States foreign policy, such as national security, economic stability, promoting the spread of democracy
Analyze the effect of trade and trade policy including: free trade agreements, embargoes, tariffs and economic sanctions on relationships with other countries
Analyze contemporary concerns that affect international relationships and government policies, such as world health, human rights, nation-building, national security and weapons of mass destruction, outsourcing and technology transfer (Unit 6)
VSC and Assessment Limits for Foreign Policy
 
CLG Expectation 2.1 - The student will evaluate the interdependent relationship of United States politics and government to world affairs.
C. Conflict and Compromise
2.1.2 - The student will evaluate the effectiveness of international alliances and organizations from the perspective of the United States.
Assessment Limits:
Issues of national sovereignty, self-determination, and human rights on U.S. interdependent relationships.
Other examples of alliances and organizations in which the United States participates may be used, but information will be provided in the item
VSC and Assessment Limits for Foreign Policy
Explain the various roles of the United Nations (UN) such as maintaining international peace, enforcing international law, addressing human rights violations and solving international problems
Explain the role of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent and other agencies, such as United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in addressing humanitarian issues
Describe the roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank
Examine the function and purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Describe the responsibility of the United States as a member of various international organizations including the United Nations (UN), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the World Bank (Unit 6)
Foreign Policy Goals
Foreign Policy Goals and the VSC
2.1.1f - Evaluate the goals of United States foreign policy, such as national security, economic stability, promoting the spread of democracy
Foreign Policy Goals
A (Action: what is going on in the cartoon?)
C (Caption: what does the cartoon say? What does it mean?)
O (Objects: what familiar objects, symbols, or people do you recognize? Are they exaggerated?)
S (Summary: What was the author’s message?)
Tag – made in Honduras
Directions: Use the articles provided or the following website ( http://www.timeforkids.com/news-archive/all ) to identify a current events issue that relates to each of our foreign policy goals.
Foreign Policy Goal
How Does This Relate to the Foreign Policy Goal?
National Security
Economic Prosperity
Human Rights
World Peace
Foreign Policy Goals and Current Events Essay
Describe two foreign policy goals of the United States and explain their importance.
Select an example from the present or past and explain how the United States tries to meet these goals.
Use details and examples to support your answer.
UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY GOALS National Security Human Rights World Peace Economic Prosperity Spread of Democracy
Foreign Policy Tools
Foreign Policy Tools and the VSC
2.1.1a - Explain how the executive develops and implements foreign policy, such as executive agreements, the appointment of foreign ambassadors and the creation of treaties.
2.1.1b - Evaluate how policies of the executive affect relationships with other countries including alliances for national defense, arms control, economic trade, and social programs.
2.1.1e - Examine how foreign aid affects the United States relationships with other countries.
2.1.1g - Analyze the effect of trade and trade policy including: free trade agreements, embargoes, tariffs and economic sanctions on relationships with other countries.
Foreign Policy Tools
Military
Used to defend against foreign aggressors. Used to discourage aggression.
Alliances
Promote peace talks Promote economic relationships with alliances such as NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement). Promote security, such as the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Diplomacy
Communication between nations may help resolve disagreements. Communication can lead treaties Summit Meetings bring all the parties involved to a neutral gathering place or assembly.
Foreign Aid
Economic Aid Giving loans or grants to nations in need. Help developing countries develop an infrastructure (foundation for roads, power, and water.) Help rebuild after a war or natural disaster. Humanitarian Aid Give food, shelter and clothing after a disaster. Offer counsel for political prisoners and refugees. Provide medicine and training for health care.
Trade Measures
Tariffs and trade regulations. Embargoes (Prohibit others from trading with a particular nation) Boycotts (to stop dealing with as a means of protest) Sanctions (any coercive measures to pressure a nation to comply to something or stop doing something.)
Intelligence
Spies can discover information that may be harmful to the . Knowledge of other countries’ defense plans may help the protect its citizens and infrastructure.
Foreign Policy Tools Gallery Walk Posters
Foreign Policy Tools Continuum
Identify the tool for each historical example.
Place them in order on the continuum
Foreign Policy Scenarios – Putting it all Together
Apply each of the key concepts from foreign policy for each scenario.
International Organizations (Security and Economic)
International Organizations and the VSC
2.1.2 - The student will evaluate the effectiveness of international alliances and organizations from the perspective of the United States.
Explain the various roles of the United Nations (UN) such as maintaining international peace, enforcing international law, addressing human rights violations and solving international problems
Explain the role of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent and other agencies, such as United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in addressing humanitarian issues
Describe the roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank
Examine the function and purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Describe the responsibility of the United States as a member of various international organizations including the United Nations (UN), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the World Bank (Unit 6)
International Organizations (Economic and Security)
International Organizations (Economic and Security)
International Organization Posters
  Directions: Your group will be assigned an international organization and you will design a poster that will describe the organization and its mission.
Your poster must include the following:
The name of the organization
A symbol that you create and an original slogan
2 main goals of the organization
2 benefits of the organization
 
Each group will present its poster and will help the class fill in the organization chart. Make sure your presenters are clear on what information they need to give to the class. The presentation is worth ¼ of your group’s total grade.
You will be graded upon the following criteria:
Overall appearance (neatness, color, symbol etc.) - 10 pts
Benefits clearly explained - 10 pts
Goals clearly explained - 10 pts
Presentation of information to the class - 10 pts
40 pts total
Be creative and colorful with your poster but make sure you include all of the information that is needed.
Foreign Policy Tools in Action
Identify the tool for each historical example.
Place them in order on the continuum
Foreign Policy Scenarios – Putting it all Together
Apply each of the key concepts from foreign policy for each scenario.
Modern Germany – Study Tour and Classroom Application
Study Tour
2 week study tour of Germany during the summer
Overview of German politics, culture, and education
Available for teachers of social studies (k-12)
Study Tour: Why Go?
ALL EXPENSE PAID trip to Germany
Covers airline tickets, hotels, 2 meals a day, admission to museums and study tour related fees.
Application across all content areas (government, psychology, economics, etc.)
Free Resources.
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Lessons and Resources
Reflection Questions