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Year 8

Analysing patterns of globalisation using digital maps and data

I can analyse patterns of globalisation and explain why some countries are more interconnected than others.

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Year 8

Analysing patterns of globalisation using digital maps and data

I can analyse patterns of globalisation and explain why some countries are more interconnected than others.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Some places of the world are more interconnected than others.
  2. Digital maps and graphs can help us visualise and analyse patterns and trends in globalisation.
  3. The wealth and size of the country can influence economic and social globalisation.

Keywords

  • Interconnection - the way people, places, and things are linked together through movements of people, goods, money, information, and ideas

  • Visualise - to form a mental or physical image of something, making it easier to understand

  • Analyse - look carefully at data to identify patterns, trends and relationships

Common misconception

All of the world is equally interconnected.

Some parts of the world are more interconnected than others. It is influenced by many factors including wealth and size.


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This lesson can easily be expanded to investigate a greater range of evidence showing interconnectedness. Pupils may like to choose maps to investigate to see if they can see patterns of globalisation.
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Equipment

Computer, tablet or laptops with an internet connection.

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions:

Correct Answer:Globalisation,Growing links between people, places and economies

Growing links between people, places and economies

Correct Answer:Interdependence,When countries rely on each other

When countries rely on each other

Correct Answer:TNC (Transnational Corporation),A company that operates in many countries

A company that operates in many countries

Correct Answer:Containerisation,Moving goods in large standard-sized boxes

Moving goods in large standard-sized boxes

Q2.
What does globalisation mainly describe?

People moving from cities to villages
Correct answer: Countries becoming more connected
Rivers flooding more often
Countries having no trade

Q3.
Which of these is a reason why globalisation has sped up?

More volcanoes erupting
Fewer flights
Correct answer: Faster internet and cheaper transport
Countries closing their borders

Q4.
Which of these is a good example of global interdependence?

A local farm selling only to nearby homes
Correct answer: A UK shop selling phones made in China
A mountain range affecting rainfall
An island growing all its own food

Q5.
Which transport change helped global trade grow?

Correct answer: Container ships
More horses and carts
Fewer roads
More people walking to school

Q6.
Which of the following is a cultural effect of globalisation?

The growth of rainforests
Slower internet speeds
Everyone wearing school uniforms
Correct answer: Music and food from other countries becoming popular

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions:

Correct Answer:Interconnection,How people, places, and things are linked together

How people, places, and things are linked together

Correct Answer:Visualise,To create a picture or image to understand better

To create a picture or image to understand better

Correct Answer:Analyse,To study data to find patterns and trends

To study data to find patterns and trends

Q2.
What tool helps us visualise patterns of globalisation?

A cooking recipe
A textbook glossary
Correct answer: A digital world map showing trade links
A school timetable

Q3.
What do geographers mean when they say they are “analysing” data?

Guessing what might be in the future
Watching the weather outside
Reading a story
Correct answer: Identifying patterns, trends and relationships

Q4.
Which of these is an example of interconnection?

A forest untouched by humans
A village without internet or roads
Correct answer: A country importing and exporting goods
A map with no labels

Q5.
Which type of map would best show how globalisation is affecting the world?

A rainfall map
Correct answer: A trade flow map
A population density map
A climate zone map

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