Target Steps Out in Front of Bathroom Choice Debate

By http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/28/business/target-steps-out-in-front-of-bathroom-choice-debate.html?_r=0

1. How should Target respond to the criticism and opposition faced by the new policy?
2. To what extent should the presidential candidates be focusing on the issues of LGBT rights?
3. How will the outcome of the responses to these new policies and laws affect future policies implemented by organizations and companies and the progression of LGBT rights?

Japan Earthquake

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/16/world/asia/second-powerful-earthquake-strikes-japan.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FJapan&action=click&contentCollection=world&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=collection&_r=0

1. As a country that experiences many earthquakes do you think Japan should have better earthquake detection systems?
2. Should Japan still be weary of aftershocks or should their main focus now be recovery?
3. What else can countries do to prepare for and respond to earthquakes?

Corey's Current Event

http://www.wsj.com/articles/brazil-moves-closer-to-impeaching-president-dilma-rousseff-1459981119

Lizzie and Tim Current Events Article Links (Period 7)

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/31/jacob-zuma-ordered-repay-upgrades-nkandla-home-south-african-state-funds

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/04/04/world/americas/Brazil-Impeachment-Listy.html  

Current Events (3-25-16) Arjun & Viviana 7th Period

Obama In Cuba Discussion questions:

1. Was it a good idea for President Obama to visit Cuba and work on thawing US/Cuba relations?
2. Who will benefit from closer relations between the US and Cuba and why?
3. What do you see as the next steps in normalizing relations between the US and Cuba
4. URL:http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/22/world/americas/obama-and-raul-castro-to-meet-in-pivotal-moment-for-us-cuba-thaw.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=a-lede-package-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=1

China's One Child Policy Discussion questions:

1. Will China’s population grow more rapidly now that the one child policy has been lifted?
2. Did China make the change for economic, social, or political reasons?
3. How do you see the policy change impacting China economically, socially, and environmentally?

URL:http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/29/asia/china-one-child-policy/

(7th Period) China approves new five-year plan as Li reassures on economy

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-35818730


1. Do you have confidence in China’s economy? Why or why not?

2. What would it mean for the world if China can’t meet its goal for the next five years?

3. Do you think the situation would be any different without the scrutiny of other world powers, economists, and the media?

(Period 2) Breaking the Silence: Indonesia Vs. China in the Natuna Islands

http://thediplomat.com/2016/03/breaking-the-silence-indonesia-vs-china-in-the-natuna-islands/

Discussion Questions:

1. What should Indonesia do in response to China's venturing into their territory?

2. Should China be allowed to fish near the Natuna Islands despite it crossing into Indonesia's economic zone?

3. Should the 8 fishermen that were on the Kway Fey be returned back to China? Why or why not?