What is Globalization?

What is Globalization?

Grade 9th Grade · Social Studies · 35 min· Ccss Ss.9-12.g.4.8

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can define globalization and describe its major characteristics.

Warm-Up Video

TCW Globalization · 6:02

GLOBALIZATION l Benefits & Challenges

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Globalization is driven by international trade and investment, affecting the environment, culture, political systems, economic development, and human well-being.

  • 2

    The third phase of globalization, starting in 1945, was enabled by economic expansion after World War II and led to new financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

  • 3

    Challenges of globalization include job mobility from developed to developing countries, potential loss of cultural identity, and the dominance of Western values in international orders.

Practice Questions

4 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Define globalization in your own words. Then, describe two major characteristics of globalization as discussed in the video.

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