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Globalization: How and Why, From Here to There

Our Small World

Middle, Secondary

Description

Three activities offer students the opportunity to explore globalization by examining the concepts of resource distribution, free trade, and specialization.  The lessons are hands-on with engaging simulation activities that conclude with relevant and important discussion and reflection questions. 

Students will:

  • Explain how availability of resources and lack of resources (natural and human) can affect whether countries can serve the needs of their citizens
  • Identify reasons why free trade can both improve the quality of life for some and not improve it for others, including potential health risks
  • Explain the pros and cons of specialization in the global economy
  • Relate how globalization is tied to resource distribution, trade, and specializatio

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