Year 6 - Geography
Global trade
Global trade: how do we get our stuff?
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Unit Summary
This unit explores global trade and how goods are produced, transported and consumed around the world. Pupils investigate imports, exports, supply chains and the role of ethical trading in shaping how we access everyday items.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to investigate how we are linked to other people and places through global trade in clothing.
Key Notes
- Contemporary global trade patterns are complex, linking us to people and places far away through everyday goods.
- Global trade connects us to other countries of the world. This is an example of globalisation.
- World maps can be used to locate the countries where garments are made, and identify the spatial patterns revealed.
- The data collected, recorded and analysed can be communicated through a map and/or graphs.
Vocabulary To Learn
- global trade: Global trade is the exchange of goods, money and services between countries.
- spatial pattern: Spatial patterns show the links between where things are located.
- globalisation: Globalisation means the links and interdependencies between countries all around the world.
- manufactured: Something that is manufactured is made by humans, not nature, usually in large quantities for selling.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Globalisation is the process by which countries and people are becoming more developed.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Contemporary global trade patterns are complex, linking us to people and places far away through everyday goods. Global trade connects us to other countries of the world. This is an example of globalisation.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'global trade'
Global trade is the exchange of goods, money and services between countries.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Globalisation is the process by which countries and people are becoming more developed. Correction: Globalisation is the process by which countries and people are becoming more connected.
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