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?

(Period 2) Gravitational Waves Detected, Confirming Einstein’s Theory

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/science/ligo-gravitational-waves-black-holes-einstein.html

Discussion Question:

Do you think that it is worth it to invest millions of dollars into further exploration of the galaxy when there are so many other problems (i. e. climate change) that we should be focusing on?

(Period 2) Global Climate Deal: In Summary

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-3507329

Discussion Questions:

1. Do you think the nations around the world will follow the agreement?

2. Do you think this plan will achieve the necessary progress?

3. How should we counteract global warming if this plan fails?

7th Period Article for 3/10

http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/09/politics/u-s-isis-detainee-providing-crucial-information-on-chemical-weapons/index.html

Discussion Questions:

1. Are targeted attacks of ISIS a good approach to responding to the threat of chemical warfare?
2. How else could the US and other countries try to prevent the use of chemical weapons by ISIS?
3. Do you think ISIS plans to use the Mustard agent to attack the west or use it for other purposes? If so what purposes?

(Period 2) More Pollinator Species In Jeopardy, Threatening World Food Supply (NPR) CWS AS Hannah Lampson

More Pollinator Species In Jeopardy, Threatening World Food Supply

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/02/26/468241649/report-more-pollinators-species-in-jeopardy-threatening-world-food-supply

1. How should we combat and prevent this issue?
2. Do you think this is one of this most pressing issues of climate change? Why or why not?
3. Should pesticide use be restricted or banned altogether? Alternative method?

Barack Obama: US gun control inaction must end

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35236630
Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you believe the NRA didn't attend the Town Hall meeting?

2. What is the best way to enforce these new policies?

3. Do you agree with the NRA or President Obama about his new policies? Why?