1. Introduction to Globalisation
Lesson objectives
To correctly use the key words in discussions
To begin to explain why globalisation is a ‘good thing’
To analyse possible hidden meanings in the cartoon about why globalisation may also be a ‘bad thing’
Key words
Interdependence
Globalisation
Transnational Corporations (TNCS)
Communication
Advantage
Disadvantage
Learning to Learn (How are we learning?)
* Recalling info - remembering
* Distilling – reflectiveness
* Working Together – relationships
Homework
In on Weds 14th
Change your notes into a first draft of a short essay
‘My first thoughts on globalisation’
What to do: Working in pairs to share globalisation knowledge when the presentation is shown to the class.
Discuss with others how connected and globalised you are as a 14 year old. Complete a worksheet with your responses on it.

2. People say we live in a shrinking world.
But what does this mean? 1

3. In the 17th century it took 30 years for French Fashion to year England.
In 1953 it took 5 days for the news of Edmund Hillary conquering Mt Everest to reach London 3

4. What is globalisation? Write down a definition of globalisation.
What does your partner think?
Has this changed your definition? 4

5. What is globalisation?
Globalisation is the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected.
We now communicate, trade, travel and share each other’s cultures more easily around the world. 5

6. Introduction to Globalisation
Lesson objectives
To correctly use the key words in discussions
To begin to explain why globalisation is a ‘good thing’
To analyse possible hidden meanings in the cartoon about why globalisation may also be a ‘bad thing’
Key words
Interdependence
Globalisation
Transnational Corporations (TNCS)
Communication
Advantage
Disadvantage
Learning to Learn (How are we learning?)
* Recalling info - remembering
* Distilling – reflectiveness
* Working Together – relationships
Homework
In on Weds 14th
Change your notes into a first draft of a short essay
‘My first thoughts on globalisation’
What to do: Working in pairs to share globalisation knowledge when the presentation is shown to the class.
Discuss with others how connected and globalised you are as a 14 year old. Complete a worksheet with your responses on it.

7. Keywords to Learn:
Globalisation: the increasing links between different countries throughout the world and the greater independence that results from this. (Got this)
Interdependence: the relationship between two or more countries, usually in terms of trade.
Transnational Corporation: a corporation or enterprise that operates in more than one country. 6

8. How globalised are you? Let’s think about TNCs now…..7

9. 8
Test 1

10. Keywords to Learn:
Globalisation: the increasing links between different countries throughout the world and the greater independence that results from this. (Got this)
Interdependence: the relationship between two or more countries, usually in terms of trade.
Transnational Corporation: a corporation or enterprise that operates in more than one country. 9

11. Choose one of these people: bullet point as
much as you can about what you know about them. 10
Test 2

12. How many examples can you give of different:
Sporting events watched all over the world – (target is 10) 11
Test 3

13. How many examples can you give of different:
8 brand names of clothing (NOT SPORTS BRANDS) that are known globally 12
Test 4

14. How many example can you give of different:
5 TV series which are watched or copied all over the world 13
Test 5

15. So how global are you? (Without you even thinking about it)
Where were your carers/parent/s born?
The last music you listened to?
The last film you watched?
Where do your parents work? And the companies?
Holidays?
Sports and Hobbies?
Food you like 14

16. Keywords to Learn:
Globalisation: the increasing links between different countries throughout the world and the greater independence that results from this. (Got this)
Interdependence: the relationship between two or more countries, usually in terms of trade.
Transnational Corporation: a corporation or enterprise that operates in more than one country. 15

17. What does this cartoon say to you?
In 50 words explain it.

18. So what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of globalisation? ‘My first thoughts on globalisation’ 17

20. Introduction to Globalisation
Lesson objectives
To correctly use the key words in discussions
To begin to explain why globalisation is a ‘good thing’
To analyse possible hidden meanings in the cartoon about why globalisation may also be a ‘bad thing’
Key words
Interdependence
Globalisation
Transnational Corporations (TNCS)
Communication
Advantage
Disadvantage
Learning to Learn (How are we learning?)
* Recalling info - remembering
* Distilling – reflectiveness
* Working Together – relationships
Homework
In on Weds 14th
Change your notes into a first draft of a short essay
‘My first thoughts on globalisation’
What to do: Working in pairs to share globalisation knowledge when the presentation is shown to the class.
Discuss with others how connected and globalised you are as a 14 year old. Complete a worksheet with your responses on it.

21. Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………Date……………………………..4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 16