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Globalisation opportunities
I can explain the opportunities associated with globalisation.
Lesson 11 of 12
New
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- Year 8
Globalisation opportunities
I can explain the opportunities associated with globalisation.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Globalisation can be good for businesses as they can sell products around the world.
- Globalisation can be good for consumers as they can buy products from around the world.
- People are exposed to fashion, food, music and culture from around the world.
- Technology and ideas can spread quickly around the world leading to improvements in people's quality of life.
Keywords
Culture - a way of life, customs and behaviours that a group of people share
Quality of life - a measure of how happy, healthy and comfortable a person is
Globalisation - the process of the world becoming more interconnected
Consumers - a person who purchases a good or service
Common misconception
Globalisation is only beneficial to large companies.
Globalisation can improve the quality of life of people.
Ask students to think of ways they have benefitted from globalisation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is globalisation?
What is globalisation?
Countries becoming more isolated
The reduction of international trade
No travel between countries
Q2.Which of the following is a positive impact of globalisation?
Which of the following is a positive impact of globalisation?
Fewer job opportunities
Less cultural exchange
Q3.Which of the following is not a key factor driving globalisation?
Which of the following is not a key factor driving globalisation?
Improved transport
The internet and communication technology
International trade
Q4.How does globalisation benefit consumers?
How does globalisation benefit consumers?
It reduces trade between countries
It stops people from learning new cultures
It makes products more expensive
Q5.How does globalisation affect culture?
How does globalisation affect culture?
It prevents cultural exchange
It makes all cultures exactly the same
It stops people from learning new languages
Q6.How does globalisation impact job opportunities?
How does globalisation impact job opportunities?
It reduces employment everywhere
It stops businesses from expanding
It only benefits workers in rich countries
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How does globalisation help LICs?
How does globalisation help LICs?
Stops international trade
Increases economic isolation
Reduces access to technology
Q2.Which industry benefits most from globalisation?
Which industry benefits most from globalisation?
Local small businesses
Farming with no exports
Q3.How does globalisation improve education?
How does globalisation improve education?
By limiting the spread of knowledge
By reducing access to online courses
Q4.What is a major benefit of cultural globalisation?
What is a major benefit of cultural globalisation?
Fewer people learn new languages
Countries become culturally isolated
Only one culture dominates the world
