Jobs for Alaskan Youth (SE.EG 6.01)

The Big Picture
How does today’s economy impact resources for jobs in Alaska’s communities?  What statistical information can we use that will help us understand what is happening around us, and also predict trends for the future?  How do politics, economics and foreign policies impact the chances of future employment in Alaska?  In this unit, we will explore these issues, and prepare to talk with ‘experts in the field’ for a live, interactive broadcast on March 4 with invited guests, US Delegate, Mark Begich and Alaska Department of Labor statistical expert, Neil Fried.


SE.EG 6.01 = Compares the disparity between American ideals and the reality of American political, economic, and social life.
PROFICIENT = *Analyzes the change in culture from 1776 to the present. *Identifies and elaborates on the ideals set forth for this country by its founders and analyzes the similarities and differences between their views and current American political, economic, and social life. *Analyzes the creation of the Constitution as a living document.

Other standards in Level 6 addressed include:  6.04, 6.05 and 6.09 (see attached unit plan).
Assignment #1: Research background information on US Congressman, Mark Begich.  What is his new program for jobs in Alaska for youth?  What legislation has he been active in, either proposing individually or in collaboration with others?  Be ready to report out:
-    accomplishments
-    proposals and programs
-    foreign policies

Assignment #2:  Define the differences between the following political points of view:
-    Radical
-    Liberal
-    Moderate
-    Conservative
-    Reactionary
Compare Mark Begich’s political views with 3 others.  Give specific examples of your statements.

Assignment #3: Take a look at the statistical data from the Alaska Department of Labor.  What economic and employment trends are reported?  How can we use this information to predict future trends?  What does this mean for Alaskan jobs?

Assignment #4: We will have a class discussion on the disparity between American ideals and the reality of American political, economic and social life.  Thinking back on the foundation of America, what has changed and why?  What could we do today to improve our situation?
Assignment #5: Broadcast ready….  Be sure you have posted at least 1 question for each of the guests, as well as a general question.  Take time to read through some of the other students’ posts and reply to at least 3 others.  Be sure to use spell-check before you copy/paste your comments.

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Resources:
Voice Students Web Site with Forum
http://www.voiceofstudents.org/

US Senator Mark Begich
http://begich.senate.gov/public/

Alaska Department of Labor Statistics
http://laborstats.alaska.gov/

List of Political Parties
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties

Be sure and cite your sources on your project.

All work should be submitted digitally (by e-mail from gaggle.net account) with:
-    Your name
-    Standard#
-    Grade you expect & why (refer to the rubric)
-    What you did well / what you would change next time
-    Your work

Due:  Friday, March 5, 2010 to: menadelook_roxy@asdk12.org