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How is the global community connected?
I can explain how the global community is connected.
Lesson 6 of 6
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- Year 7
How is the global community connected?
I can explain how the global community is connected.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Globalisation refers to the connection of all the countries in the world through cooperation and collaboration.
- Nations work together on key issues such as trade, the economy, technology and health which improves life for everyone.
- In times of crises, like natural disasters or pandemics, countries provide mutual support, such as developing vaccines.
- Organisations like the United Nations and World Health Organisation exemplify global efforts to ensure public safety.
- Global collaboration is essential for sharing resources, ideas, management strategies and cultural understanding.
Keywords
Connected - joined or linked together
Global - relating to the whole world
Collaborate - to work with others to create or achieve something
Community - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
Common misconception
Globalisation does not benefit everybody.
Globalisation benefits everyone because with collaboration we can achieve more things together as a global community.
This lesson provides many great opportunities for discussion about global issues like climate change and trade.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.People who live in the same place or share a common characteristic are part of the same ...
People who live in the same place or share a common characteristic are part of the same ...
college
household
family
Q2.We can gain help and support in our community through ...
We can gain help and support in our community through ...
houses
food
Q3.Match the term with its definition.
Match the term with its definition.
Q4.Young people can join the UK Youth __________ to discuss political and community matters.
Young people can join the UK Youth __________ to discuss political and community matters.
Government
Senate
Q5.We are all part of one community, meaning the whole world is in it.
We are all part of one community, meaning the whole world is in it.
Q6.The democratic process allows __________ to have a say in what issues are important.
The democratic process allows __________ to have a say in what issues are important.
young people
some of us
elderly people
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its definition.
Match the word with its definition.
Q2.The way countries work together and are connected with one another is called ...
The way countries work together and are connected with one another is called ...
services
migration
diverse
Q3.Countries support each other in pandemics by creating new ...
Countries support each other in pandemics by creating new ...
borders
pandemics
exercises
Q4.The __________ Nations help protect people and support those suffering from conflict across the world.
The __________ Nations help protect people and support those suffering from conflict across the world.
unified
unity
unify
Q5.The World Organisation helps protect people from diseases and global pandemics.
The World Organisation helps protect people from diseases and global pandemics.
Q6.Why is global collaboration important?
Why is global collaboration important?
keeping everything for ourselves
