Unit Two: Development & Globalization

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1 Unit Objectives Unit Two: Development & Globalization Students gain an understanding of the definitions of and differences in less economically developed countries and more economically developed countries in terms of their stages of development. The varying ways of measuring development will be explored. A variety of strategies to promote sustainable development through a focus on aid and trade and globalization. Students will also gain an appreciation of the process of globalization, its trends and impacts. Research, presentation, ICT and group work skills will be used in this topic.

2 Weekly Lesson Objectives Discuss the definition of development Identify where developed and developing countries are in the world Examine different ways of measuring development (GDP, GNP, HDI, PPP) Begin to work on a Choropleth map of the world distribution of wealth between developed and developing countries Familiarize yourself with various indicators of development Watch videos and learn about development in Asia

3 Questions geographers ask about Development How do we define development? How do we measure development? What are the limitations of these measurements? Why are countries at different levels of development? What are the causes of and solutions to poverty? How do we implement sustainable development? What are the impacts of trade and aid as development strategies?

4 Unit 2: Development & Globalization

5 Globalization Globalization (or globalisation) describes an ongoing process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through a globe-spanning network of communication and trade. (Princeton, 2010)

6 This Weeks Essential Questions: What is Development? What are the main indicators and what are their strengths and limitations? How can indicators be used and how accurate / informative are they?

7 Attributes of Development and Underdevelopment Activity: As we go through the images lets discuss how they relate to development What are these images showing? What country do you think they are in? How is this image connected to the topic of development?

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31 What do we mean by development? Activity: On a post it note - write down what you think development means and stick it on the board China development

32 What do we mean by development? Most people agree development is a positive thing, leading to improvement or growth It implies the realization of potential Implies the advancement through successive stages

33 How do we define development? The level of economic growth of a country or region and the process of change taking place within it (New Wider World) But there are many possible definitions Evaluate: Strengths & Limitations ->What are the strengths and limitations of this definition of development?

34 The worlds major economic groupings Standard of living Definition Development Economy Quality of life Three aspects of a developed country

35 Aspects of a developed country: What do you think are the aspects of a developed country? Activity: Discuss in pairs and come up with and jot down some ideas

36 Aspects of a developed country: High standard of living (people have a high overall quality of life - the income, environment and leisure High level of Education (literacy/ % children in school) Strong Government institutions Stable Political Structure Democracies Well developed infrastructure Conservation of environment, sustainability Economic wealth/ High GDP growth in the economy Industry focused on developing products with high value High life expectancy, well developed health care system

37 Some Terms Standard of living: The overall quality of life (level of enjoyment) of people (income, environment, leisure) Economy: The social system of production, exchange, distribution, and consumption of goods and services of a country or other area

38 The main global economic groupings: MEDC/LEDC 1st World, 2 nd World, 3 rd World (outdated terminology) The development pathway - a continuum from primitive to more advanced stages: ->LLEDC (Ethiopia, Nepal) ->LEDC (Bangladesh, Morocco, Kenya) ->FCCs (Russia, Hungary) ->OPECs (Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Nigeria) ->NICs (Thailand, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Philippines, China) ->MEDCs (UK, USA) -> BEM (China, Brazil, India) NIC= newly industrializing country LLDC= least less economically developed country FCC = former communist country OPEC = Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries BEM= Big Emerging Markets

39 Developed and Developing Countries

40 Atlas Task LEDCs & MEDCs 1) On the blank world map locate & label 5 developed countries and 5 developing countries and note down their GDP per capita (p.2-3 & p.34 for GDP) or search for list of countries GDP per capita in google 2) Once you have done that, draw a horizontal dividing line between the developed and developing countries (in pencil), what do you notice? 3) After that on a continuum of 1 to 200 plot your place your countries on that continuum 4) Think of reasons why you have put the country where you have on the continuum 1 least developed 200 most developed

41 Could you draw a line between the developed and developing world?

42 the north south divide The Brandt Line Activity: on the back of your map write a paragraph explaining what the north south divide is

43 The North-South Divide: The Brandt Line Geographers sometimes talk about the Economically more developed North and the Economically less developed South. This is an idea put forward by the Brandt Commission on international development issues in the late 1970s to emphasize the striking inequality and differences in development between the richer northern countries and the poorer, mostly southern countries. Note that the North-South Divide does not follow the equator, nor are all the rich countries in the north. Check where South Korea, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand fall in relation to this imaginary line.

44 Questions to check your understanding- Development 1) Give a definition of development? 2) What are the strengths and limitations of the new wider world definition of development? 3) Is development always a positive thing? give some evidence to support your answer 4) Identify and explain four characteristics of a developed country. 5) Give the full names of four of the worlds economic groupings, and also give examples of countries from each one. 6) Where are most of the developed countries in the world located? Give a possible reason why this pattern exists. 7) Explain what the Brandt Line is, and when it was developed. 8) What countries are exceptions to the Brandt line? Quick Quiz in pairs answer these questions as quick as you can!