Goin’ Global Practicum in Animation Lesson Plan Performance Objective Upon completion of this lesson, each student will evaluate and conclude why international trade is vital to a nation’s economy. Specific Objectives • • • • • Students will discover the interdependence among nations. Students will assess the benefits of international trade. Students will examine the requirements of a balance of trade and its barriers. Students will interpret the standard business practices involved in importing and exporting. Students will determine the cultural, economic, and political factors that should be considered when deciding whether to do business abroad. This lesson should take five class days to complete. Preparation This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed. Practicum in Animation 130.111(c) (2) The student applies academic knowledge and skills in production projects. The student is expected to: (A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills by consistently demonstrating use of content, technical concepts, and vocabulary; using correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents; and composing and editing copy for a variety of written documents such as scripts, captions, schedules, reports, manuals, proposals, and other client-based documents; and Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 1 (B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills in invoicing and time based mathematics by consistently demonstrating knowledge of arithmetic operations and applying measurement to solve problems. (3) The student implements advanced professional communications strategies. The student is expected to: (A) adapt language for audience, purpose, situation, and intent such as structure and style; (B) formulate, analyze, and organize oral and written information; (C) formulate, analyze, interpret, and communicate information, data, and observations; (D) create and present formal and informal presentations; (E) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information; (F) listen to and speak with diverse individuals; and (G) exhibit public relations skills to increase internal and external customer/client satisfaction. (4) The student implements advanced problem-solving methods. The student is expected to: (A) employ critical-thinking skills, including data gathering and interpretation independently and in teams; and (B) employ interpersonal skills in teams to solve problems and make decisions. (5) The student implements advanced technology applications and processes. The student is expected to: (A) use technology applications such as social media, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet or database applications for animation projects; and (B) use processes such as personal information management, file management and file sharing. (7) The student applies safety regulations. The student is expected to: (A) consistently implement personal and workplace safety rules and regulations; (B) recognize and resolve potential safety concerns; (C) follow emergency procedures; Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 2 (D) conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks by developing meeting goals, objectives, and agendas; preparing for and conducting meetings to achieve objectives within scheduled time; producing meeting minutes, including decisions and next steps; and using parliamentary procedure, as needed, to conduct meetings; and (E) employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others. (9) The student implements ethical decision-making and complies with laws regarding use of technology. The student is expected to: (A) exhibit ethical conduct related to providing proper credit for ideas and privacy of sensitive content; (B) discuss and apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and acquisition, trademark laws, personal privacy laws, and use of digital information by citing sources by using established methods; (C) model respect of intellectual property when manipulating, morphing, and editing graphics, video, text, and sound; (D) demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies when using networks, especially resources on the Internet and intranet; and (E) analyze the impact of the animation industry on society, including concepts related to persuasiveness, marketing, and point of view. (11) The student employs effective planning and time management skills to enhance productivity. The student is expected to: (A) employ effective planning and time management skills to complete work tasks; and (B) use technology to enhance productivity. (12) The student implements an advanced understanding of a client based production in all stages of production. The student is expected to: (A) determine client needs through conducting client meetings to identify specific project requirements and demographics to meet client needs; and (B) develop a production proposal for client approval including creation of a production schedule, researching and determining production costs, and appropriate delivery and distribution options. (13) The student engages in pre-production activities for a successful execution of the project. The student is expected to: (A) identify cast, crew, equipment, and location requirements; Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 3 (B) develop a budget with considerations for cast, crew, equipment, and location; (C) analyze the script and storyboard processes; and (D) assign team roles required for production. (14) The student engages in production activities for successful execution of the project. The student is expected to: (A) conduct a client meeting for presenting production strategies and implement client feedback; (B) implement a coherent sequence of events; (C) use necessary equipment and crew for quality productions; (D) demonstrate teamwork and knowledge of interpersonal skills with sensitivity to diversity; (E) demonstrate appropriate use of editing systems; and (F) make decisions appropriate for each element of production. (15) The student engages in post-production activities for a successful output and distribution of the project. The student is expected to: (A) make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues, including digital file formats and cross platform connectivity; (B) use various compression standards; (C) research the appropriate delivery formats for the target audience; (D) advise clients on optimal delivery options; and (E) discuss distribution options with optimal project reach. (16) The student practices business skills for freelance entrepreneurs. The student is expected to: (A) implement standard freelance entrepreneur self-promotion techniques; (B) develop proposals, standard billing and collection practices; (C) research freelance entrepreneur start-up practices; and (D) use information technology applications common to freelance entrepreneurs. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 4 (17) The student develops an understanding of professional employment strategies through practical experience in the career cluster. The student is expected to: (A) identify types and requirements of potential employers; (B) use clear and appropriate communications to convey skill set to others; and (C) understand and apply federal laws regarding lawful employment interviews. Reading I, II, III 110.47(b) (1) The student uses the following word recognition strategies. The student is expected to: (A) Apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, language structure, and context to recognize words; (B) Use reference guides such as dictionaries, glossaries, and available technology to determine pronunciations of unfamiliar words; (2) The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systemic word study. The student is expected to: (A) Expand vocabulary by reading, viewing, listening, and discussing; (B) Determine word meanings through the study of their relationships to other words and concepts such as content, synonyms, antonyms, and analogies; (4) The student comprehends text using effective strategies. The student is expected to: (A) Use prior knowledge and experience to comprehend; (B) Determine and adjust purpose for reading; and (D) Summarize texts by identifying main ideas and relevant details. Public Speaking I, II, III 110.57 (b) (4) Organization. The student organizes speeches. The student is expected to: (B) Organize speeches effectively for specific topics, purposes, audiences, and occasions. (7) Delivery. The student uses appropriate strategies for rehearsing and presenting speeches. The student is expected to: (C) Develop verbal, vocal, and physical skills to enhance presentations. Tasks • Students will take notes and keep them in their notebook. • Students will complete all assignments in a timely manner. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 5 Accommodations for Learning Differences It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be modified to accommodate your students with learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special Populations page of this website (cte.unt.edu). Preparation • Make copies of all handouts for this unit. • Secure a computer lab, if one is not readily available to your class. Instructional Aids • Student handouts Materials Needed • Copies of assigned activities • Internet access Equipment Needed • Computer lab • Teacher computer • Projector (for digital presentation) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 6 Introduction Learner Preparation • • • Ask why it is necessary to get goods from other countries. Ask why our government puts trade restrictions on imports. How do emerging nations become involved in international trade? Lesson Introduction • • • Show the multimedia presentation and lead class in a discussion. Explain how all leading nations are interdependent. Discuss the impact of cultural and social environments on global trade. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 7 Outline MI Outline Terminology (Students will fill in blanks from the multimedia presentation) Business Cycle: (diagram in presentation) Prosperity Inflation Recession Depression U.S. and International Trade ”Approximately 1/3 of worldwide production is sold outside of the “home” country.” Raw materials Manufactured goods NOTES TO TEACHER Each student should have a Student Notes sheet to complete during the multimedia presentation. Explain to the class that the vocab will be on an exam so it is important they fill in all blanks. Have students take notes to keep in notebook. Notes Extension Activity: Hand out the assignment sheet to be completed in class. You may want the group to partner up or just have each student complete it individually. This is one reason why students should have taken notes! DISCUSS the questions. Services as popular exchanges Data is transferred Businesses are Going Global Changing markets Foreign markets draw attention Competition Demand Assign the “Cultural Differences” project. This project will take approximately three to four class periods to complete and one to two class periods to present to the class. Government support Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 8 Outline MI Outline Importance of International Trade Over 250,000 U.S. businesses export products 11% of GNP 95% are small to med. Sized Export over $500 billion in products Wholesalers export over $100 billion NOTES TO TEACHER *Note: Prior to the onset of this activity, the teacher will need to go to the website and pre-select the countries to use. Try to get countries that are not popular and those that are not in the news as much, in order for the students to really learn something when researching. U.S. is 2nd largest exporter U.S. is 1st in imports U.S. trade deficit in 1971 This activity allows for great class discussion, especially when the students present the final section. Conduct an Online Search of the top 25 companies for this year. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 9 Multiple Intelligences Guide Existentialist Interpersonal Intrapersonal Kinesthetic/ Bodily Logical/ Mathematical Musical/Rhythmic Naturalist Verbal/Linguistic Visual/Spatial Application Guided Practice The teacher will present the multimedia presentation while students take notes using their handout. Students will work in class to complete the Notes Completion Activity to ensure understanding of the material. The projects are student-driven; therefore, the teacher will take on the role of a facilitator after students begin working on them. Independent Practice • • • • • The class will work as a group to design, market, and manage a film about their school suitable for showing to foreign exchange students who will be coming to Texas for the first time. All work is to be done in class, so the teacher can check for understanding and monitor progress. Students are strongly encouraged to take ownership of this activity and establish time management skills for completing on time. They will designate a project manager; divide the project into departments (ie. Writing, Production, Marketing and Publicity, etc.), and execute their plan. Students should strive to produce the highest quality product. Students will be prepared to present a presentation to their principal describing the project prior to filming and be prepared to present their film to interested community partners once the film is completed. Summary Review • • • • Why do countries trade with each other? Why do governments put trade restrictions on businesses? Why is it important to an economy to maintain a balance of trade? Conduct an online search to determine which country is most influential. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 10 Evaluation Informal Evaluation: Daily assessment of projects: The teacher will become the facilitator since the Cultural Differences and Foreign Business activities are student-driven. As a suggestion, the teacher may want to have students evaluate their peers as well. If so, copy extra rubrics ahead of time. Formal Evaluation: Rubrics will be used as a formal assessment of students’ projects. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 11 Global Economy Student Notes Fill in the blanks as we discuss the multimedia presentation. Keep this as a study guide. TERMINOLOGY: ________: North American Free Trade Agreement ______: World Trade Organization _____: European Union International Trade: The _____ of products/services to people in _______ countries Imports: Products/services _______________ from another _____________ Exports: Products/services _______ to _____________ country Indirect Exporting: Marketers with ______________ experience __________ the ____________ company; ____________ for the _________ of products in other countries Direct Exporting: Company handles ____ responsibilities to market products in other ___________ Balance of Trade: The ________________ between a country’s _________ and __________ Foreign Production: A company ______ and __________ production ___________ in another country Joint Venture: ____ or_____ companies in ____________ countries with _____________ interests develop a _______________ to join in ____________ __________________activities Multinational Companies: Businesses that have_________________ all over the ___________ and conduct planning for _________________ markets Pre-industrial Economy: Based on _________________ and ______ _____________development; _____ standard of living Post-industrial Economy: Based on____ of business & consumer _____________________ produced & marketed in the__________ marketplace Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 12 Gross Domestic Product: The ________ $ value of all ______________________ produced within a country in____ year Gross National Product: The total___________ of all goods/services (_____________ _____________) produced within a country in one year Quota: _________ on the numbers of ___________ _________ of products ____________ _________________ can ______ in a country Tariffs: _________ placed on imported products to increase the ____________ __________ Subsidy: ___________ provided to a business to _______ in the development and sale of products Standard of Living: A ______________ of the quality of life for the citizens of a country Productivity: The____________ output by workers for a ______________ period of time Purchasing Power: The ___________ of goods/services that can be bought with a ______________ $ amount of money Consumer Price Index: The _____________ in the ________ of a specified set of goods over _______ ____________ _________: Consists of 4 stages: Prosperity, Recession, Depression and Inflation U.S. and International Trade ”Approximately _____ of worldwide production is sold _________ of the _______ country” The bulk of products that Americans use daily are_______________ U.S. __________music, movies, cars, airplanes and food items Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 13 International Trade is Changing: Raw materials once were an _____________ commodity; today makes up less than ____ of world’s exports __________________ goods/services are most popular _____________ (communications, travel, education, and financial) are most popular exchanges between _______________ _______ is transferred via phone, fiber optics, or satellite on a daily basis Businesses are Going Global _____________ are changing. ____________ markets are enticing to ________________ businesses who experience dropping sales & profit Foreign markets are another way to expand ________________and increase worldwide ___________for products Benefit of international marketing: __________________ support is available Importance of International Trade U.S. economy: over ___________ businesses _________ products Accounts for over _____ of GNP _____ of U.S. exporting businesses are small to medium sized Manufactures ________ over $500 billion of products Wholesalers export over $____ billion worth of products U.S. is __________ largest exporter _____________ is #1 exporter U.S. is #1 ___________ of products Germany is _____ importer _____ had 1st_________ deficit of the 20th Century in ______ (imports exceeded exports by $1 billion that year) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. over 14 Top 25 Companies in 2000: 1. _______ (China; banking) 2. ___________________ (China; banking) 3. _________________________ (U.S.; banking) 4. _________________________ (U.S.; conglomerate, owns NBC & Comcast) 5. ___________________ (U.S.; oil/gas) 6. ______________________ (U.K.; banking) 7. ____________________________ (Netherlands; oil/gas) 8. ________________________________ (China; banking) 9. _______________________ (China; oil) 10. _______________________________ (U.S.; diversified financial) 11. ___________________ (China; banking) 12. __________________ (U.S.; banking) 13. ___________________ (U.S.; oil/gas) 14. ______________________ (Germany; world’s largest car manufacturer) 15. ____________ (U.S.; tech hardware/equipment) 16. _____________ (U.S.; retailing) tied with Apple for 15th place 17. _____________ (Russia; oil/gas—largest producer in the world) 18. ______ (U.K.; oil/gas) 19. ______________ (U.S.; banking) 20. _______________ (Brazil; oil/gas) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 15 Interpreted: Global 2000 companies: Include ___ countries $_____trillion in revenues $______trillion in assets Employ _____________ worldwide Country ranking _________ (543 members) _________ (251 members) _________ (136 members) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 16 Goin’ Global Student Notes Fill in the blanks as we discuss the multimedia presentation. Keep this as a study guide. TERMINOLOGY: NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement WTO: World Trade Organization EU: European Union International Trade: The sale of products/services to people in other countries Imports: Products/services purchased from another country Exports: Products/services sold to another country Indirect Exporting: Marketers with exporting experience represent the exporting company; arranges for the sale of products in other countries Direct Exporting: Company handles all responsibilities to market products in other countries Balance of Trade: The difference between a country’s imports and exports Foreign Production: A company owns and operates production facilities in another country Joint Venture: Two or more companies in different countries with common interests develop a relationship to join in common business activities Multinational Companies: Businesses that have operations all over the world and conduct planning for worldwide markets Pre-industrial Economy: Based on agriculture and raw material development; low standard of living Post-industrial Economy: Based on mix of business & consumer products/services produced & marketed in the global marketplace Gross Domestic Product: The total $ value of all goods/services produced within a country in one year Gross National Product: The total $ value of all goods/services (including imports) produced within a country in one year Quota: Limits on the numbers of certain types of products foreign companies can sell in a country Tariffs: Taxes placed on imported products to increase the selling price Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 17 Subsidy: Money provided to a business to help in the development and sale of products Standard of Living: A measure of the quality of life for the citizens of a country Productivity: The average output by workers for a specified period of time Purchasing Power: The amount of goods/services that can be bought with a specific $ amount of money Consumer Price Index: The variance in the cost of a specified set of goods over time Business Cycle: Consists of 4 stages: Prosperity, Recession, Depression and Inflation Prosperity Recovery Recession Depression U.S. and International Trade The bulk of products that Americans use daily are imported U.S. exports music, movies, cars, airplanes and food items International Trade is changing: Raw materials once were an abundant commodity; today makes up less than 1/3 of world’s exports Manufactured good/services are most popular Services (communications, travel, education, and financial) are most popular exchanges between countries Data is transferred via phone, fiber optics, or satellite on a daily basis Businesses are Going Global Markets are changing. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 18 Foreign markets are enticing to domestic businesses who experience dropping sales & profit Foreign markets are another way to expand competition and increase worldwide demand for products Benefit of international Advanced Animation: Government support is available Importance of International Trade U.S. economy: over 250,000 businesses export products Accounts for over 11% of GNP 95% of U.S. exporting businesses are small to medium sized Manufacturers export over $500 billion of products Wholesalers export over $100 billion worth of products U.S. is second largest exporter Germany is #1 exporter U.S. is #1 importer of products Germany is #2 importer U.S. had 1st trade deficit of the 20th Century in 1971 (imports exceeded exports by over $1 that year) billion Top 25 Companies in 2000 (Activity- Conduct an online search for the present year and compare how the list of companies have changed. Why did they change and what economic forces do you think account for the change?) ICBC (China; banking) China Construction Bank (China; banking) JP Morgan Chase (U.S.; banking) General Electric (U.S.; conglomerate, owns NBC & Comcast) Exxon Mobil (U.S.; oil/gas) HSBC Holdings (U.K.; banking) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 19 Royal Dutch Shell Oil (Netherlands; oil/gas) Agricultural Bank of China (China; banking) PetroChina (China; oil) Berkshire Hathaway (U.S.; diversified financial) Bank of China (China; banking) Wells Fargo (U.S.; banking) Chevron (U.S.; oil/gas) Volkswagen Group (Germany; world’s largest car manufacturer) Apple (U.S.; tech hardware/equipment) Wal-Mart (U.S.; retailing) tied with Apple for 15th place Gazprom (Russia; oil/gas—largest producer in the world) BP (U.K.; oil/gas) Citigroup (U.S.; banking) Petrobras (Brazil; oil/gas) Interpreted: Global 2000 companies: Include 63 countries $38 trillion in revenues $159 trillion in assets Employ 87 million worldwide Country ranking U.S. (543 members) Japan (251 members) China (136 members) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 20 Global Economy Notes Extension Activity (Optional) OBJECTIVE: Students will dissect information from their notes to answer the questions. Next, students will design a graph of their choice that interprets the information learned. PROCEDURE: Use your notes from the Global Economy multimedia presentation to complete this activity. (Use only the information from the slides, even though the actual list is more extensive.) 1. What industry had the most listings in the Top 20? 2. What country led the list and how many did it have? 3. What is the percentage of U.S. countries? 4. Which country had the highest percentage of listings? 5. List the country or countries with the lowest percentage of listings. 6. Make a graph of the countries that depicts the information on the slides. Greatest to least) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 21 Cultural Differences Foreign Exchange Student Project: Creating a promotional video for your school You are in charge of creating a promotional video that combines animation and live photography, which will be shown to foreign exchange students who are planning on enrolling in your school next year. Incorporate both sports and elective activities that are typical for your school as well as lodging, entertainment, transportation and dining that a foreign exchange student can expect in your area. Consider as well that these students will be in town for an immersive educational experience and will be there during the entire school year, from September to June, so plan for holidays and free time. Remember the following when researching and planning: 1. You must promote your school in a positive manner 2. You will draw to determine what country your guests are from. What are the possible custom conflicts you may encounter? 3. You will be limited to the school year; include holidays. 4. How will you “sell” your school? 5. What key places and events will you include? Your presentation must include a mixture of: • Sporting Events • Entertainment Events • Cultural Events 6. Where and when will meals take place and at what cost? Remember foreign customs! How will they be able to incorporate their dietary restrictions (if any) at your school and in your community? 7. Are your guests male or female? 8. Where will they stay? Will they stay with a local family? At a dorm? Will they change housing at the semester? 9. What considerations have you taken regarding language barriers? 10. What would you tell a stranger to bring that they couldn’t get in your town? 11. What web sources will you include in your closing credits so your visitor can find more information? 12. What are the cost factors per person? 13. No Illegal activities! What is legal in their country but not legal here? (i.e. Drinking age) 14. What clothing and supplies will they need to bring? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 22 Project Pointers: You will be graded on the following: 1. Participation with your partner 2. Daily work on computer 3. Appropriateness of your selections 4. Presentation to the class (oral) 5. Appearance of the presentation (minimum of three minutes run time) 6. Your appearance 7. Realistic nature of project 8. Discover important similarities or differences between countries 9. What about customs? No faux pas! 10. Presentation: Audience will be from the “country” that has been assigned to you 11. Consider any cultural food restrictions 12. Discuss transportation (public transportation, private car, school buses) 13. Remember: No activity may be repeated! 14. Your visiting student will handle payment of all activities and meals, etc., but you need to advise them on expenses. Provide a budget on a spreadsheet. 15. ***Both students must present Be as detailed as possible. Be as creative as possible. Think outside the box. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 23 Detail Sheet: Record each person’s responsibilities for this project. Check off the tasks as they are completed. This will be a graded portion of your project. Assigned Task Name Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 24 Teacher-Facilitator Rubric (To be used to grade daily work as part of a major group or partner project) Name: _____________________ Teacher: __________________ Date: ______________________ Title of Work: ______________ Skills Criteria 0 10 Points 15 20 Helping: The teacher observed the students offering assistance to each other. Listening: The teacher observed students working from each other's ideas. None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Total Points ____ Participating: The teacher observed each student contributing to the project. Persuading: The teacher observed the students exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas. Sharing: The teacher observed the students offering ideas and reporting their findings to each other. Teacher Comments: Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 25 Name: _____________________ Date: ___________________ Foreign Business Project Rubric Title: ___________________________________________ Process Below Avg. Satisfactory Excellent Has clear vision of final product; directions were followed 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 2. Properly organized to complete project 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 3. Managed time wisely 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 Below Avg. Satisfactory Excellent 1. Format (required # of slides present) 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 2. Mechanics of speaking/writing 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 3. Organization and structure 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 4. Creativity 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 5. Demonstrates knowledge 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9, 10 4. Acquired needed knowledge base 5. Communicated efforts with teacher Product (Project) Total Score:____________________________ Teacher’s Comments: Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All Rights Reserved. 26