5.+Globalization+Activities


 * Globalization Activities **

You must complete 4 of the 5 below activities by date assigned by to you by your individual teacher. Some activities are done individually and some are done a group, please read the directions carefully for each activity. Save all completed activities to your "Diversity Folder."

**Activity 1 - McDonald's** Since McDonald's is a restaurant that has an extensive global presence, it is a good corporation to examine to determine how products and services can change to accomodate the culture and people of its location. __**This activity is to be done on your own.**__

Download and save the completed document to your "Diversity Folder." 

**Activity 2 - Shirts from around the world** Have you ever thought about where our clothes are made? For this activity, you will be inspecting the tags of shirts from 5 of your classmates. For each tag, you must make note of the country and continent. Once you have identified 5 tags, you should record your answers in the below spreadsheet. You must include your first initial last name in the appropriate column, or you will not receive credit for the activity: []

After you have completed your five entries, answer the questions in the below Word document and save it to your "Diversity Folder."

**Activity 3 - Cultural Scenarios** Evaluate each of the cultural scenarios from around the world. Open the below link to a Google Doc, read each scenario carefully. Then rate how you feel about the scenario. 1 being bad and 5 being great! []..

If you have time, calculate your Carbon Footprint []

Read the below .pdf on Government Regulations of Trade. You should understand the effects that global trade or the lack of global trade can have on a country's economy. You will also understand how a government decides to regulate or deregulate trade with specific countries.
 * Activity 4 - International Trade **

Once you have completed your reading, download the below Word document and save it to your "Diversity Folder." Answer the questions in complete sentences. Please be aware that some of the questions have more than one part to them. Save your completed document to your "Diversity Folder."

Read the below .pdf on exchange rates and international currency. You should understand how we figure out the exchange rates based on other countries' currency.
 * Activity 5 - International Currencies **

Once you have finished reading, it is time for you design a new currency. In this activity, you will design a new global currency that can be used worldwide and represents the economic and cultural aspects of globalization. You can use word, powerpoint, or publisher to complete a design for your currency.

Name of currency A denomination ($1, $5, etc.) A portrait of someone for the front A picture for the back If time permits, you can add additional symbols, phrases, etc. This step is not required.
 * Your currency should include:**

Why did you choose the person you did for the front of your currency? (Importance on an international scale) Why did you choose the picture on the back of your currency? (Representative of a global currency) What symbols would be appropriate for a global currency?
 * Also incorporate an explanation of the following in your design:**


 * Example of Currency:** [[file:currency.pptx]]

If time permits, you can check out the currency exchange calculator located at [].