Understanding Veterans’ Day and Global Environmental Agreements
This week's lessons explore the significance of Veterans' Day, originally known as Armistice Day, and the importance of honoring our veterans. We will discuss what it means to be a veteran and propose interview questions for them. Additionally, we will examine President Obama’s participation in the APEC summit, the goals of APEC, and the necessity of cautious negotiations with China. The week will wrap up with a discussion on the recent agreement between the U.S. and China on greenhouse gas reduction and the various perspectives on this topic.
Understanding Veterans’ Day and Global Environmental Agreements
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Presentation Transcript
POD Week 411/11/14 • Upload last week’s POD to the Patriot Page • November 11th is Veterans’ Day. Who is a Veteran? • Veterans’ Day was originally named Armistice Day, what did it celebrate? • If you could interview a veteran, what questions would you ask? • CNN Student News
POD11/12/14 • President Obama is currently in China at an APEC summit, what does APEC stand for what is its purpose? Why is it necessary for the President to be cautious when negotiating with China? • CNN Student News
POD11/13/14 • China and the United States reached a major agreement on reducing greenhouse gases. Why is it necessary to do so, and why do some people in the U.S oppose these limits? • CNN Student News