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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: meaning of globalisation and its causes and consequences
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the meaning of globalisation and its key dimensions.
  • Explain the main technological, economic, political and social drivers of globalisation.
  • Analyse the economic, social, environmental and political consequences of globalisation.
  • Evaluate the impact of globalisation on trade balances using the open‑economy model.
  • Apply critical thinking to assess both opportunities and challenges presented by globalisation.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • PowerPoint presentation with diagrams and trade‑route map
  • Handout summarising causes and consequences
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sticky notes for group activity
  • Exit‑ticket slips
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What products in your backpack were made in another country?” This hook links students’ everyday experience to global trade. Review prior learning on supply and demand, noting that markets can now extend beyond borders. Explain that today they will explore what globalisation means, why it happens, and its wide‑ranging effects, with success measured by their ability to explain and evaluate these concepts.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students list three imported items they own and share briefly.
  2. Mini‑lecture (15'): Define globalisation; present a world‑map diagram; discuss technological, economic, political, and social drivers.
  3. Group analysis (20'): Small groups examine a smartphone case study, mapping causes and consequences on a worksheet.
  4. Model demonstration (10'): Show the open‑economy equation Y = C+I+G+(X‑M) and illustrate how globalisation shifts exports (X) and imports (M).
  5. Whole‑class discussion (10'): Evaluate positive and negative impacts across economic, social, environmental, and political domains.
  6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz via Kahoot or rapid‑fire questions.
  7. Exit ticket (5'): Write one opportunity, one challenge of globalisation, and a lingering question.
Conclusion:
Summarise that globalisation is driven by multiple interlinked forces and produces both benefits and risks across societies. Collect exit tickets as a retrieval practice. For homework, assign a short reflective paragraph on how globalisation might affect their future career choices.