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Lesson Plan
Grade: Year 10 Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: Definition of globalisation
Learning Objective/s:
  • Define globalisation and identify its key features.
  • Explain how globalisation influences trade, investment, and labour markets.
  • Compare the effects of globalisation with trade restrictions on consumers and producers.
  • Analyse the role of multinational corporations and foreign direct investment in a globalised economy.
  • Evaluate the economic benefits and challenges associated with globalisation.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and laptop
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts (definition, key features, comparison worksheet)
  • World‑map diagram of major trade flows
  • Worksheet for group comparison activity
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What products in your backpack were made in another country?” This activates prior knowledge of cross‑border trade. Briefly recap the previous lesson on international trade. State that today students will master the definition and core characteristics of globalisation, which they will demonstrate through a comparison activity.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students list items they own from abroad and share a few examples.
  2. Teacher presentation (10’) – Define globalisation and outline key features using slides and the world‑map diagram.
  3. Guided note‑taking (8’) – Students complete a handout summarising the definition and features.
  4. Comparison activity (12’) – In groups, students fill a table contrasting globalisation with trade restrictions; teacher circulates to check understanding.
  5. Class discussion (10’) – Groups present findings; teacher highlights economic impacts.
  6. Quick check (5’) – Exit ticket: write one benefit and one challenge of globalisation.
  7. Homework assignment (2’) – Research a multinational corporation and note its global operations.
Conclusion:
Summarise that globalisation links economies through trade, investment, technology and culture. Reinforce the exit‑ticket responses as evidence of meeting the objectives. Assign the MNC research as homework to deepen understanding.