Globalisation challenges
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the challenges associated with globalisation.
Key learning points
- Globalisation can have severe environmental consequences and can increase global warming.
- Local businesses are often out-competed by foreign businesses leading them to close down.
- Globalisation has been blamed for creating a more uniform culture around the world.
Keywords
Global warming - the increase in Earth's average temperature over a long period of time
TNC - transnational corporations are large businesses that operate in many different countries globally
Greenhouse gas emissions - the release of gases into Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to climate change
Culture - a way of life, customs and behaviours that a group of people share
Fossil fuels - natural energy sources that were formed over millions of years; they include coal, oil and gas
Common misconception
Western culture refers to only North America.
Western culture refers to North America, Europe and Australia.
Teacher tip
Explain to students the difference between local and global scale.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is globalisation?
Q2.Which of the following is a benefit of globalisation?
Q3.How does globalisation affect the environment?
Q4.Which sector benefits the most from globalisation?
Q5.How has globalisation affected international trade?
Q6.What is a TNC (Transnational Corporation)?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a major challenge of globalisation for LICs?
Q2.Which of the following is a consequence of globalisation on the environment?
Q3.What is western culture?
Q4.How does globalisation affect cultural diversity?
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