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Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Global Interactions: Political Outcomes

For Students 11th - 12th
In this learning module, students examine the economies of transnational corporations (TNCs) and compare them to those of nation states. Many TNCs are richer than nation states, which undermines the political sovereignty of those...
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Globalization: What on Earth Is It About?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article exploring the concept of globalization. Use this site to learn about the world's views on globalization and gain a better understanding of what globalization really is.
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Globalization

For Students 9th - 10th
Is globalization positive or negative for the United States? To answer this question, visit the following source which includes a summary of pros and cons, references for further reading, critical thinking questions, and a...
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Globalization

For Teachers 3rd
Inquiry based resource for 3rd grade students engages them in exploring the social, political and economic relationships in a global world and increases their understanding of worldwide interconnectedness.
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Website
Emory University

Emory the Human Costs of Exiting and Revising Trade and Investment Agreements

For Students 9th - 10th
Helpful presentation of information to explain the theories, issues, and debate as to why so many people are opposed to globalization. Helpful resource in understanding anti-globalization arguments.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Actually, the World Isn't Flat

For Students 9th - 10th
It may seem that we're living in a borderless world where ideas, goods and people flow freely from nation to nation. We're not even close, says Pankaj Ghemawat. With great data, he argues that there's a delta between perception and...
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Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Nation Building: u.s. Involvement in Nation Building Before Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity-based resource in which students explore the concept of nation-building through analyzing historical events and examining U.S. role in nation-building. Complete list of resources with links for students.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Is Globalization a Dirty Word?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...
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Article
Other

Global Policy Forums: Globalization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site considers not only the Globalization of the Economy but also the Globalization of Politics, of Culture and of Law. The globalized world sweeps away regulation and undermines local and national politics, just as the...