Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will understand how people and organizations in different places are interconnected and how these interconnections influence the characteristics of places and lead to changes in those characteristics.
Materials and Prep
- World map or globe
- Pen and paper
- Access to the internet for research
No prior knowledge is needed for this lesson, just an open mind and curiosity about the world!
Activities
- Research a famous multinational corporation and create a presentation on how it connects different places together.
- Identify a major global issue (e.g., climate change, poverty) and discuss how it impacts various regions around the world.
- Plot the headquarters of different international organizations on a world map and discuss their roles in connecting different places.
Talking Points
- Quotation: "Just like how our friends and family connect us to different people and places, organizations and networks link cities and countries together."
- Quotation: "When a company like Apple designs its products in California, manufactures them in China, and sells them worldwide, it shows how interconnected our world has become."
- Quotation: "Global challenges like pollution and disease don't respect borders, so countries need to work together to find solutions that benefit everyone."
- Quotation: "By understanding how people, organizations, and events in one part of the world can affect others, we can appreciate the complexity and beauty of our interconnected planet."