Portfolio Essentials

Expectation #7 – Global Citizenship

Global Essay Community Service

Global Essay Proficient essay, project, or presentation Analyzes the problems from a global

perspective Offers solutions based on analysis of

appropriate information and ideas Distinction: Include 2 pieces of work

that analyze problems Submit your response to Mrs. Manning

to receive approval as a portfolio item PRIOR TO WRITING

Concepts Recent Banking Failure Political Policies (Pick one) Free Trade/Trade Embargos International Aid (world hunger and

poverty) Military Occupations U.S. presence in the Middle East (Iraq

and Afghanistan) Terrorism Nuclear Weapons Capability Political Prisoners Global Warming (Pick one)

Deforestation Pollution Alternative Energy Diminishing Glaciers Depletion of Natural Resources Hazardous Chemicals

Human Impact on Environment (Pick one)

Consumption and Consumerism Sustainable Development Population Growth Sustainability and the Waste

Management Hierarchy Loss of diversity (Pick one) Animal Extinction International Charitable

Organizations Ecosystems (Oceans, Forests,

Wetlands, Everglades) Pandemics/Epidemics (Pick one) H1N1 AIDS/HIV Malaria International Crime (Pick one) Drugs Human Trafficking Counterfeit Products  Internet Fraud Maritime Safety (modern day

piracy)

Community Service

Documented participation in a project designed to improve a situation in town, state or country A letter on organization stationary

confirming the voluntary community service hours MUST be included

Meet standard: 10 hours Distinction: 25 hours

Opportunities Donating your time to a local charitable

organization Collecting food, clothing and/or other

needed supplies for a local charitable organization

Volunteering time at a local hospital, school or other organization that provides assistance to people in need

Volunteering through an organization, such as a youth group providing disaster relief in another state