a system where powerful countries control others for power, land, and resources

money that is borrowed and must be paid back

goods or services that a country buys from other countries

goods or services that a country sells to other countries

Past and present causes of inequality

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the patterns, causes and impact of inequality around the world. Pupils will investigate how patterns of inequality affect people and places and how attempts have been made to reduce the development gap.

Global inequalities and development: how does life vary around the world?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Access to resources and climate can affect development.

All land is equally useful for farming and trade.

How can physical geography contribute to inequality?

No, past events no longer affect modern economies.

Yes, colonialism, slavery, and past trade patterns still shape inequality.

No, all countries have had the same opportunities to develop.

Do historical factors still impact global inequality today?

countries agree to share resources equally.

a country isolates itself from the rest of the world.

one country takes control over another, often exploiting its resources & people.

trade happens between two equal partners.

Investing in education, healthcare, and fair wages

Keeping wages low and limiting opportunities

How can governments help reduce inequality?

It can affect resources, trade, and agriculture.

Countries with mountains are always richer.

How can physical geography impact a country's development?

The overall well-being and standard of living of people

What does ‘quality of life’ refer to?

Improvements in living standards, economy, and infrastructure

It can slow down progress by limiting opportunities for many people.

It helps all people in a country equally.

The number of tourists visiting each year

Which factor is a key measure of a country’s wealth?

It can lead to better jobs, healthcare, and education.

It always makes everyone equally wealthy.

How can economic growth help improve quality of life?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Past and present causes of inequality

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.