Ch 47: FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: International Relations
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FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: International Relations - Chapter Summary
Use these lessons to prepare for questions on the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Middle Grades Social Science exam regarding some of the different international organizations and their parts in maintaining international relationships. These lesson videos are taught by our expert instructors and are mobile-device compatible so that you may have an effective and portable way to study the:
- History and purpose of the United Nations and the American Red Cross
- Aftermath of World War II and the founding of the United Nations (UN)
- Structures of the UN and its place in international politics
- History and role of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- Purpose and origins of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
- Formation and expansion of the European Union (EU)
- History and purpose of the Organization of American States (OAS or OEA)
After you've completed these videos, take the quizzes to clarify topics you don't understand. Once you are done with all the lessons and quizzes of this chapter, take the practice chapter exam to assess your overall understanding of the material. If you find topics in this chapter that confuse you, be sure to ask our professional instructors for assistance via the teacher tabs.
1. What is the United Nations? - Definition, History, Members & Purpose
This lesson will discuss the United Nations. You will not only learn what the United Nations is, but you'll also gather information about its history, members, and purpose.
2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF): History & Purpose
It may be cliche, but children really are our future, and the majority of the world's children are threatened by poverty, malnutrition, disease, discrimination, and violence. In this lesson, you'll learn about UNICEF and its efforts to fix this problem.
3. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): History & Purpose
Oil is an indispensable and scarce commodity required for energy and modern products. A world without it would look drastically different. In this lesson, you'll learn about the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, including its history and purpose.
4. What is the American Red Cross? - Role, Structure & Purpose
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that works within the United States and throughout the world. Learn more about the structure and activities of the organization in this lesson.
5. European Union Expansion: Events & Timelines
In this lesson, we briefly explore the piecemeal formation of the EU and discuss the nature of the Union today and its role as the political authority for most of Europe.
6. Organization of American States: History & Goals
Today's lesson will focus on the Organization of American States' (OAS) past and present. The lesson will highlight the OAS's ties to the Cold War, as well as its pursuit of economic prosperity for those living in the Western Hemisphere.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the FTCE Middle Grades Social Science 5-9 (038): Practice & Study Guide course
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: History of Ancient Greece
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Rise & Fall of the Roman Empire
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: History of the Middle East
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Early Chinese Civilization
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: African History
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The History of Asia
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Development of Europe
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Renaissance
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Reformation in Europe
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Age of Exploration
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Industrial Revolution
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: First Contacts in the Americas
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Settling North America
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The American Revolution
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Making of a New Nation
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: American Civil War
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Reconstruction
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Westward Expansion, Industrialization & Urbanization
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: 19th & 20th Century Imperialism
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Progressive Era
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: World War I
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Roaring 20s in America
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Great Depression
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: World War II
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Cold War
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Protests, Activism & Civil Disobedience
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: A Globalized World
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Florida's History
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Introduction to Geography
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Geographic Maps
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Human Migration & Movement
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Human Populations
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Human Activity & the Environment
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Political Geography
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Economy & Geography
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Introduction to American Government
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: US Historical Documents
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Political Systems of the World
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The Election Process
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Federal, State & Local Government Interaction
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: The US Federal Judicial System
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Constitutional Law in the US
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Criminal Trial in the US Justice System
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Landmark US Supreme Court Decisions
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: US Foreign Policy
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Rights & Responsibilities of US Citizens
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Social Institutions
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Scarcity, Choice & the Production Possibilities Curve
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Economic Systems & Markets
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Consumer Decisions & Credit
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Factors in Global Economics
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Tax Basics
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Curriculum & Instruction
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Effective Teaching of the Social Sciences
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science: Assessment for the Social Sciences
- FTCE Middle Grades Social Science 5-9 Flashcards
