The modern world has witnessed incredible change in global trade, the spread of democracy, the influence of technology, an increase in environmental awareness and advances in human knowledge. The 20th century saw two world wars, the rise of competing economic systems, and unprecedented technological change. Against the backdrop of the modern world there are many opinions regarding the civic responsibilities humans have to one another.
Standard 4
Students will understand current global issues and their rights and responsibilities in the interconnected world.
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Objective 1 Analyze how major world events of the 20th century affect the world today.
- Identify key events, ideas, and leaders of the 20th century (e.g. World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts, dynamic Asian economies).
- Describe the impact of these events on the world today.
Objective 2 Explore current global issues facing the modern world and identify potential solutions.
- Investigate pressing issues facing the world.
- Identify potential solutions to pressing issues.
- Identify individuals and groups making positive changes in the world today and support these choices with evidence.
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Objective 3 Determine human rights and responsibilities in the world.
- Identify rights considered essential for all humans.
- Propose steps individual students can take to protect these rights (e.g. support for sister schools, energy and resource conservation, letter writing, career choices, fundraising efforts).