Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Human Geography

SS10.HG.9

Explain how economic interdependence and globalization impact many countries and their populations.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How the economies of various countries interact with one another and how it affects the global division of labor.
  • The impact of globalization on various nation-states.
  • What trading blocs are and how they impact people around the world.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Compare and contrast the effects of globalization on various regions of the world.
  • Explain how the various development models relate to globalization and economic development.
  • Locate less developed and more developed regions of the world.
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of global trade agreements.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Populations in various countries are impacted by economic interdependence and globalization.

Vocabulary

  • economic
  • interdependence
  • globalization
  • impact
  • countries
  • populations
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