The place of the UK in the wider world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare the UK's links with the wider world.
Key learning points
- The UK has significant links with the wider world.
- The UK has links to the wider world through trade, culture, transport and electronic communications.
- The UK has economic and political links with the EU and the Commonwealth.
Keywords
Commonwealth - an international association of 56 countries that were previously part of the British Empire
International migration - the movement of people from one country to another
Interdependence - where two or more countries rely on each other
Common misconception
The Commonwealth represents nothing more than a cultural and historical connection between countries.
Commonwealth states meet every two years to promote trade relationships, human rights and development aid.
Teacher tip
Students can make a list of their five favourites from different categories such as music artists, items of clothing, or foods and map where these things originate from to see how their lives link to other places.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sector of the UK economy has grown the most in recent decades?
Q2.What is the difference between goods and services?
Q3.What is deindustrialisation?
Q4.How has globalisation affected the UK economy?
Q5.Which of the following is an example of a UK quaternary industry?
Q6.What is the difference between imports and exports?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the lesson's keywords and their definitions.
56 countries that were part of the British Empire
the movement of people from one country to another
where two or more countries rely on each other
Q2.The UK has international transport links through:
London Heathrow Airport
The Channel Tunnel
Felixstowe container port
Q3.The Secretariat is an organisation that helps member countries achieve sustainable development and economic prosperity.
Q4.What impact does the UK’s global links have?
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