LESSON PLAN
Unit/Lesson Title: Globalisation &
Global Consumers
Rationale
WALT-Increase students awareness of
the global consequences of
consumption. Introduce ways in which
students can become active and
involved global citizens
TIB- The world is becoming
increasingly globalised and this is
leading to economic, environmental and
social consequences and it is important
to understand what small changes
people can make to improve outcomes.
Learning Outcome Time Guide
20 minutes
20 minutes
15 minutes
Lesson duration: 55 minutes Year: 9 Geographies of Interconnection ClassHASS (Intermediate
Syllabus Outcomes Resources/Equipment
- Worksheet
ACHGK066 – the way transportation - Power Point presentation on globalisation and global consumerism.
and ICT are used to connect people to
services, info and people in other places
Prior Knowledge
ACHGK067 – the way that places and
people are interconnected with other Students have been engaged in a unit on the geographies of interconnection for the
places through trade in goods + services past term, they have discussed global companies and goods.
ACHGS070 – present findings in a This is the middle of a mini unit introducing students to ways that they can
range of appropriate communication
become involved global citizens by interacting positively with their school
forms
environment.
Content/Learning Experience Teaching Strategies Class Organisation Assessment Lesson
Techniques Evaluation
Introduce the concepts of globalisation
and global consumerism. Discuss with Whole Class
students the conflicts between
economic and environmental needs.
Completion of
worksheet.
Students are to complete the “What is Individual/Small
Globalisation” worksheet (questions 1+
2) individually or in small groups. Group
Students to share their findings with the Whole Class
rest of the class and finish the final
question alone.
 Globalisation Worksheet
Using textbooks, dictionaries, and internet searches, find definitions for the
following terms. Write the definitions in your own words.

Globalisation:

Consumerism:

Ethical Consumerism:

Sustainable Consumption:

Fair Trade:

Free Trade:

Complete the following table using items from within the classroom and your
bags. Find out where the items we use everyday are made.

Category Product Country of Origin

From the table above, summarise your findings. How dependent are Australians on
the rest of the world?

List two positives and two negatives for Australia (and the world’s) dependency on
other countries.

Discussion