This Secondary Social Studies unit explores the guiding question, “Is the world shrinking or expanding?” Students engage in a 4–6 week learning tasks that examines globalization, connectivity, and their social, economic, and cultural impacts. The unit includes two summative assessments: a Socratic Seminar, assessed using a rubric, and a written essay that requires students to develop a clear claim and counterclaim supported by evidence and reasoning. The unit also provides a structured guide