Unit 1 Challenge Social Studies 10-1 Unit 1: Source Analysis: Choose One of the Following Sources to Explain and Discuss Source Analysis: One Paragraph STEP 1 · Interpret/explain the meaning of the...

SST 10-1 and SST 10-2 Unit #1 Analyzing a SourceUnit 1 Challenge Social Studies




Unit 1 Challenge Social Studies 10-1 Unit 1: Source Analysis: Choose One of the Following Sources to Explain and Discuss Source Analysis: One Paragraph STEP 1 · Interpret/explain the meaning of the source: · Visual sources – explain the details of the cartoon/information in the chart, graph, map, etc. AND the OVERALL message. See additional resources for analyzing political cartoons, in the Content section “Student Tools” at the bottom of course content. STEPS 2/3 · Think about the following steps/questions to help you deconstruct the source’s perspective and links to globalization. STEP 2/3-PERSPECTIVE OF THE SOURCE: Does the source EMBRACE/SUPPORT, CRITICIZE, or REJECT globalization? GOOD/EMBRACE/SUPPORT = Believes that globalization is a positive influence in society and should be encouraged/promoted. CRITICIZE = Believes that globalization can lead or has led to many challenges in society and might need to be re-evaluated or changed. · Can be illustrating a flaw of globalization or posing a warning about the dangers of “extreme” globalization BAD/REJECTS = Believes that globalization is a negative influence in society and should not be encouraged/promoted. STEP 2/3-TYPE OF GLOBALIZATION: · Is there a specific type of globalization the source is referencing? o SOCIAL o POLITICAL o ECONOMIC o ENVIRONMENTAL · What specific course concepts or vocabulary can the source be connected to? For example: impact on identity, universalization of popular culture, marginalization, outsourcing, quality of life – human rights, influence of transnational corporations, etc. · Explain how the course concept/vocabulary you are linking the source to is also connected to the type of globalization you are referencing. **Remember to support your response by referring to the source and your understanding of Social Studies (include terms presented in the vocabulary section of this unit). Use the following chart to help organize your thoughts for your paragraph. Describe the Source Meaning of the Source Perspective/Globalization is Good or Bad? Links to Globalization-Vocab Words and Terms Source