Question 1

Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate global education unit topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  What makes a person a hero or heroine? 
B)  What do we know about the lives of Franklin 
C)  Who are the people who have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize ? 
D)  How is technology used to help people in places where a natural disaster has occurred? 
E)  Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin? 
A)  What makes a person a hero or heroine? 
B)  What do we know about the lives of Franklin 
C)  Who are the people who have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize ? 
D)  How is technology used to help people in places where a natural disaster has occurred? 
E)  Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin? B

Question 2

Students in many American school may believe that their parents' jobs are being taken away and given to the parents of students in other nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The cultural approach to global education:

Accepted Answer

A)  addresses issues that are common in many nations of the world. 
B)  avoids issues because the focus is on culture. 
C)  highlights one country on a continent because it can represent the culture of that continent. 
D)  teaches units on the various continents because this approach illustrates the connections among the various countries in the continent. 
A)  addresses issues that are common in many nations of the world. 
B)  avoids issues because the focus is on culture. 
C)  highlights one country on a continent because it can represent the culture of that continent. 
D)  teaches units on the various continents because this approach illustrates the connections among the various countries in the continent. A

Question 4

Having students eat the foods from other cultures is a good educational experience that teaches appreciation of other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate approach for teaching global connections to young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having students examine similarities between families from different societies 
B)  Having students identify the basic components of a house in different societies 
C)  Having students listen to similar fairy tales from different societies 
D)  As a conclusion of a unit titled, "Christmas Around the World," having students conclude that this religious holiday is celebrated by everyone 
A)  Having students examine similarities between families from different societies 
B)  Having students identify the basic components of a house in different societies 
C)  Having students listen to similar fairy tales from different societies 
D)  As a conclusion of a unit titled, "Christmas Around the World," having students conclude that this religious holiday is celebrated by everyone

Question 6

The United Nations is the organization with the longest history of dealing with global problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The viewpoints and perceptions of people in other nations and minority groups about current events has been made harder to obtain because the opportunity to publish on the Internet can be controlled by governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many Americans work or volunteer for causes that focus on solving or helping with global problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a persistent problem that encompasses the entire globe and could serve as a focus for a unit concerned with global education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving and preserving the environment 
B)  Communications 
C)  Human rights 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Improving and preserving the environment 
B)  Communications 
C)  Human rights 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

For meaningful understanding of global issues, students need to go beyond learning and become involved by:

Accepted Answer

A)  seeking out new facts related to the topic. 
B)  moving on to another issue in which they again are investigating, researching, and communicating. 
C)  reflecting and analyzing the impact or the potential impact on the lives of individuals. 
D)  journaling and recording the steps they follow throughout their investigation. 
A)  seeking out new facts related to the topic. 
B)  moving on to another issue in which they again are investigating, researching, and communicating. 
C)  reflecting and analyzing the impact or the potential impact on the lives of individuals. 
D)  journaling and recording the steps they follow throughout their investigation.

Question 11

Issues of global concern often have negative impacts on children and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Current events:

Accepted Answer

A)  often are used to discuss important issues in global education. 
B)  focus on the views of our citizens and so really do not internationalize the curriculum. 
C)  are used by few teachers. 
D)  are difficult to access information for use in elementary and middle schools. 
A)  often are used to discuss important issues in global education. 
B)  focus on the views of our citizens and so really do not internationalize the curriculum. 
C)  are used by few teachers. 
D)  are difficult to access information for use in elementary and middle schools.

Question 13

Topics related to global education make good selections for integrated units of study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many interest groups have developed global education lessons and curricula. Care must be taken in using such material and curricula because all of the following problems are found EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the activities may be done in isolation rather than as a sequential, coordinated curriculum. 
B)  students might experience despair or hopelessness because the lessons deal only with huge problems those students cannot help to solve. 
C)  students may be encouraged to choose simplistic solutions that won't solve the problem. 
D)  lots of time will be devoted to the study and result in in-depth knowledge of the issue. 
A)  the activities may be done in isolation rather than as a sequential, coordinated curriculum. 
B)  students might experience despair or hopelessness because the lessons deal only with huge problems those students cannot help to solve. 
C)  students may be encouraged to choose simplistic solutions that won't solve the problem. 
D)  lots of time will be devoted to the study and result in in-depth knowledge of the issue.

Question 15

Hunger is a global problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Modern technology is removing the barriers that once contributed to high prices for many products purchased by American families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The problems approach to global education identifies problems found around the world and then bases global education on these problems. The problems include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  peace and security. 
B)  human rights. 
C)  developing similar views about gender roles in all nations. 
D)  national and international development. 
A)  peace and security. 
B)  human rights. 
C)  developing similar views about gender roles in all nations. 
D)  national and international development.

Question 18

The United States has been closely linked to other nations and their people throughout all of
U.S. history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Global education has all of the following components EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding that others may view events and the world differently from your view. 
B)  knowing the facts and major trends in the world such as climate changes, population growth, etc. 
C)  recognizing the separation of people and places. 
D)  knowing that there are differences in ideas and practices among nations and making an effort to view events from the vantage points of others. 
A)  understanding that others may view events and the world differently from your view. 
B)  knowing the facts and major trends in the world such as climate changes, population growth, etc. 
C)  recognizing the separation of people and places. 
D)  knowing that there are differences in ideas and practices among nations and making an effort to view events from the vantage points of others.

Question 20

Many families have members who came to the United States of America as refugees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate global education unit topic?

Students in many American school may believe that their parents' jobs are being taken away and given to the parents of students in other nations.

The cultural approach to global education:

Having students eat the foods from other cultures is a good educational experience that teaches appreciation of other cultures.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate approach for teaching global connections to young children?

The United Nations is the organization with the longest history of dealing with global problems.

The viewpoints and perceptions of people in other nations and minority groups about current events has been made harder to obtain because the opportunity to publish on the Internet can be controlled by governments.

Many Americans work or volunteer for causes that focus on solving or helping with global problems.

Which of the following is a persistent problem that encompasses the entire globe and could serve as a focus for a unit concerned with global education?

For meaningful understanding of global issues, students need to go beyond learning and become involved by:

Issues of global concern often have negative impacts on children and women.

Current events:

Topics related to global education make good selections for integrated units of study.

Many interest groups have developed global education lessons and curricula. Care must be taken in using such material and curricula because all of the following problems are found EXCEPT:

Hunger is a global problem.

Modern technology is removing the barriers that once contributed to high prices for many products purchased by American families.

The problems approach to global education identifies problems found around the world and then bases global education on these problems. The problems include all of the following except:

The United States has been closely linked to other nations and their people throughout all of U.S. history.

Global education has all of the following components EXCEPT:

Many families have members who came to the United States of America as refugees.

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How Are Social Studies Concepts and Generalizations Developed

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How Do Teachers Use and Manage Social Studies Instructional Strategies Effectively

How Are Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies Unites Constructed

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How Do I Assist Students in Making Economic Decisions

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Exam 6: What Is Social Studies Contribution to Global Education

Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate global education unit topic?

Students in many American school may believe that their parents' jobs are being taken away and given to the parents of students in other nations.

The cultural approach to global education:

Having students eat the foods from other cultures is a good educational experience that teaches appreciation of other cultures.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate approach for teaching global connections to young children?

The United Nations is the organization with the longest history of dealing with global problems.

The viewpoints and perceptions of people in other nations and minority groups about current events has been made harder to obtain because the opportunity to publish on the Internet can be controlled by governments.

Many Americans work or volunteer for causes that focus on solving or helping with global problems.

Which of the following is a persistent problem that encompasses the entire globe and could serve as a focus for a unit concerned with global education?

For meaningful understanding of global issues, students need to go beyond learning and become involved by:

Issues of global concern often have negative impacts on children and women.

Current events:

Topics related to global education make good selections for integrated units of study.

Many interest groups have developed global education lessons and curricula. Care must be taken in using such material and curricula because all of the following problems are found EXCEPT:

Hunger is a global problem.

Modern technology is removing the barriers that once contributed to high prices for many products purchased by American families.

The problems approach to global education identifies problems found around the world and then bases global education on these problems. The problems include all of the following except:

The United States has been closely linked to other nations and their people throughout all of U.S. history.

Global education has all of the following components EXCEPT:

Many families have members who came to the United States of America as refugees.

What Is Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies

How Do Students Engage in Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies

How Are Social Studies Inquiry Skills Learned

How Are Social Studies Concepts and Generalizations Developed

How Do Students Develop Leadership in Democratic and Global Societies

How Do Teachers Use and Manage Social Studies Instructional Strategies Effectively

How Are Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies Unites Constructed

Helping Students Relate to Individuals and Communities

How Can I Involve All Students in Meaningful Social Studies

Helping Students Interpret History

How Do I Engage Students in Interpreting the Earth and Its People Through Geography

How Do I Assist Students in Making Economic Decisions

How Do I Teacher Students to Learn Through Multiple Assessment and Evaluation

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