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Globalisation: An introduction
I can explain what globalisation is.
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- Year 8
Globalisation: An introduction
I can explain what globalisation is.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Globalisation is the way in which the world has become more interconnected.
- Globalisation is not a new concept. Colonisation and exploration both led to the sharing of ideas and cultures.
- Globalisation can lead to a diverse society where there is a wide variety of people, religions and different cultures.
Keywords
Globalisation - the process of the world becoming more interconnected
Interconnected - when two or more things are linked to each other they are interconnected and have an impact on each other
World trade - the global exchange of goods and services
Common misconception
Globalisation is the world becoming more developed.
Globalisation is the world becoming more interconnected.
If the students are struggling to annotate the map they could work in small groups or pairs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is globalisation?
What is globalisation?
The process of countries becoming more isolated from one another.
A country having its own currency.
The process of countries fighting over resources.
Q2.How could globalisation affect you?
How could globalisation affect you?
You might be able to communicate with friends from other countries more easily.
Your family could have to move to another country for work.
You could experience new products, music, and ideas from around the world.
Q3.Which of these is most likely to be influenced by globalisation?
Which of these is most likely to be influenced by globalisation?
Local food traditions in a small village.
The time it takes for a country to travel to space.
The weather patterns in a specific city.
Q4.What is one way globalisation can affect culture?
What is one way globalisation can affect culture?
It leads to everyone speaking the same language.
All countries start following the same religions.
It completely erases all local customs and traditions.
Q5.Which of the following is a positive effect of globalisation?
Which of the following is a positive effect of globalisation?
Countries becoming less connected to one another.
The closure of all international borders.
A reduction in the number of people travelling abroad.
Q6.What is one way globalisation has made the world feel smaller?
What is one way globalisation has made the world feel smaller?
Everyone now speaks the same language.
All countries have the same weather.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1. is the process of the world becoming more interconnected.
is the process of the world becoming more interconnected.
Q2.World is the the global exchange of goods and services.
World is the the global exchange of goods and services.
Q3.Which of these are examples of globalisation?
Which of these are examples of globalisation?
Potatoes grown in your garden
Q4.Which of these is an example of world trade?
Which of these is an example of world trade?
A local bakery selling bread only within its city
A school only having students from one country
A family growing all of its food at home
