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U4 LG4 Globalization

U4 LG4 Globalization. Success Criteria: Define Globalization Analyze both benefits & challenges of Globalization. Performance of Understanding: Students will be able to define and note both and advantages and disadvantages of globalization.

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U4 LG4 Globalization

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  1. U4 LG4 Globalization • Success Criteria: • Define Globalization • Analyze both benefits & challenges of Globalization • Performance of Understanding: • Students will be able to define and note both and advantages and disadvantages of globalization LGDescribe how globalization affects population and settlement patterns

  2. Globalization • Definition: • The continual process of increasing connectivity between global societies, which results in… • the integration of economic markets • cultural diffusion • environmental change • increased political associations. What does this mean??? (put in your own words)

  3. Benefits • Globalization has improved the standard of living in many nations • Increased the level of economic development • More employment opportunities across the globe. CHINA In 1988, a median income in China was richer than only 10% of world population. 2008 the median was richer than one-half the world’s population. *Leapfrogged 40% of the world. “OLD RICH” Accepting New Members OLD: Western Europe, North America and Japan are all part of the global top 1 percentile. NEW: The richest 1% of Brazilians, Russians and South Africans now belong there, too.

  4. Globalization and Economic Interdependence • Globalization has increased Economic interdependence • Why does this make political diplomacy so important? Benefits Cont.

  5. B E N E F I T s Cont. The Internet & Globalization • Advancements in internet technologies has increased • interactions/trade with other areas of the world.

  6. Challenges of Globalization • Fast growth has made it difficult in some places to have enough regulation to control • product quality • standards for the treatment of workers. • One of Apple's Chinese iPhone Factories • Filth • Overcrowding 15+ per room • Salaries in range of $1.50 per hr

  7. Challenges Cont. • Increased global contact has resulted in pandemics • HIV • 2009 Swine Flu I AM LEGEND The Walking Dead

  8. Challenges Presented by the Internet • Internet has allowed companies to operate in foreign nations & promotes cultural diffusion/ convergence • more cultural change • some cases causing loss of local culture

  9. Trade Patterns • Resulted in outsourcing (movement of manufacturing jobs from the West to the East) • Due to fewer regulations and larger/cheaper workforce!!! • Increased globalization and free trade agreements (low tariffs) • Goods easily made in East/Southeast Asia sold throughout the world.

  10. Today's Activity • Complete the Megacities Questions on the bottom of your note sheet. • Record Answer directly on your note sheet. • Be prepared to share!

  11. Megacities Answer Sheet 10 million 23 64 Olympic games increased need for infrastructure to support higher #’s Rural families moved to the city. Subtropical climate and steep hill sides Rising sea levels washing away homes/ learning how to react Dedicated bus lanes and bike sharing Slum dwellers 7

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