Below are two activities that allow for video integration in the Social 10-1 concept of Economic Globalization. These videos present the causes and effects of our globalized economy as well as a variety of perspectives on this subject. You will first find a list of 10 videos on this subject followed by a lesson plan that uses these resources.
1. The Story of Stuff- learn about the effects our globalized economy has on human and natural resources.
2. Globalization is Good- Johan Norberg presents his arguments on the advantages of a globalized economy
3. Globalization and the Poor- This Ted talk presents some of the ways globalization can help the poor living in the developing world
4. Crash Course- Globalization Part 1- John Greene provides a concise explanation of how globalization occurs.
5. Crash Course- Globalization Part 2- John Greene discusses the advantages and disadvantages of our globalized world.
6. Crash Course Economics- Globalization and Trade and Poverty- Watch two economists present the positive and negative effects of economic globalization on people living in poverty and extreme poverty.
7. Globalization easily explained- This video presents a simple overview of the issues around economic globalization.
8. Globalization- This video presents a good overview of economic globalization.
9. The "Cost" of Globalization- This video shows how globalization works by looking at the case study of smartphones.
10. CNN-Obama on Globalization- Watch Barack Obama explain how globalization works and the role governments can play.
Created by Brian Plastow
Lesson Title: Compare and Contrast two videos on economic globalization
Introduction: This lesson has students watch a two videos on economic globalization and then complete a compare and contrast chart where they highlight the similarities and differences of the two videos. Students will then demonstrate their learning by completing a written assignment which addresses this overarching question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of economic globalization?
Content Area: This lesson is appropriate for high school social studies. Specifically, it was designed for grade 10 students following the Alberta curriculum but may be adapted for any jurisdiction.
Objectives: Students will:
Standards Addressed (Social 10-1 Curriculum from Alberta Education):
Relative Advantage: By using video resources from the list of curated resources, there are number of relative advantages. First, students are exposed to a variety of perspectives that are not available in the text book provided for this course. Second, students are offered a choice in what they watch which will engage students more. Finally, if the teacher so chooses, students can watch these videos at home (Flipped Classroom) and work on the assignment with the help of the teacher in class.
Timeline: Depending on the class and videos chosen, this lesson will take 1-3 classes to complete.
Materials: To complete this lesson, the following materials are required:
Grouping Strategies: Ideally, each student will have access to their own computer or device. If this is impractical, students can be paired up to watch videos.
Learning Activities:
Adaptations for learners with special needs: In the event that students require and adaptive format, the teacher may choose which two videos the student should watch. The written assessment may also be adapted in length and format. For example, the teacher may do the following:
References:
Diefenthaler, W. A. (2005). Perspectives on globalization: understandings of globalization as reflected in the revised (2007) Alberta grade ten social studies programs of study. Edmonton, Alberta
(n.d.). Social Studies 10-1 - Alberta Education. Retrieved June 26, 2017, from https://education.alberta.ca/media/160209/program-of-study-grade-10.pdf