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Lesson 2: A Shrinking World

Learning Targets and Language Objectives


Learning Targets:
  • I can analyze changes occurring in the world due to globalization.
  • I can determine how connectivity, standard of living, pandemics, loss of local culture, and other examples both positively and negatively affect globalization.
  • I can analyze the effects of technology and changing trade patterns on world regions.
  • I can evaluate ways trade between countries is important.
Language Objectives:
  • I will develop and define the term globalization.
  • I will determine the impact of globalization on the world by completing a graphic organizer.
  • I will categorize the costs and benefits of globalization.  

Academic Vocabulary


standard of living
pandemics
globalization

Engage


Open the WGS_Globalization_Think_Sheet_Unit 11.docx.   Use this sheet throughout the lesson to take notes and answer questions.


With your shoulder partner, make a list of three ideas that come to mind when you hear the term "globalization".


Use this brainstorming to develop a working definition of Globalization.

​Supporting Videos


Globalization Crash Course

NEW LEARNING


How have nternational corporations like Coca-Cola, Nike, Sony, McDonald’s, and others become part of people’s lives throughout the world?


What are the advantages and disadvantages of Globalization?


Open Stratalogica, click on "Atlases" open the “Menu” stacks , select “Desk Atlas”,  and turn to pp. 40 – 41.


What correlation do you see between the national productivty of the United states and trading patterns with other countries?  


As you watch the video clips on Globalization, answer the next set of questions on your WGS_Globalization_Think_Sheet_Unit 11.docx.  

Guided Practice


Globalization and trade are connected concepts.


Click on the link Trade with US by Country – Interactive Map to further explore this statement. 

Independent Practice


Open the WGS_The Benefits and Costs of Globalization_Unit 11.docx handout and complete the categorization exercise (drag and drop the factors and place them in the chart).  Use the The Globalization website and World Bank websites to support you as you complete your graphic organizer.  


After you have completed the 'costs and benefits' portion of the graphic organizer, explain why you categorized the factors as you did.  

Close/Assess


Exit Ticket:  Post your response to Answer Garden.  
Type your answer in the space provided. 


Assignment:
Submit your completed WGS_Costs and Benefits_Unit 11 categorization activity to the HUB. 


Revisit the Learning Targets and complete the post-assessment.

Teacher's Guide

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