Social Studies 10: Introduction to Globalization

Learn about globalization, global village, developing nations, and the Western world. Created by an Alberta teacher

A look at how media impacts individual and collective identities and how globalization impacts media. Created by an Alberta teacher

The video describes global trade and some positive benefits of globalization.

What are some of the negative effects of globalization? Note: teachers should preview the video.

What are the main causes for globalization? Who are the winners and losers of globalization?

A video that examines how globalization is causing unintended changes to culture.

Overview of who is considered a state or non-state actor in global politics.

Resources to use with students exploring the concept of globalization. Bypass the sign-in by clicking the image.

A look at how globalization impacts collective identity and culture. Created by an Alberta teacher

Learn about marginalization, homogenization, acculturation, and cultural revitalization. This video was created by an Alberta social studies teacher.

A video that examines how globalization is causing unintended changes to culture.

Students will develop an understanding of how their identity can be shaped based upon their interactions with others.

Explore ways that individuals can support cultural diversity or suppress it.

This global world presents new challenges we need to understand our identity is important and it’s leads to the exciting diversity of the world.

Learn how you are linked to flows of people, capital, goods and services around the world

How we make maps influences our understanding of the world, and our understanding of the world influence how we make maps.

This interactive map allows users compare a country's size against other countries on a global map.

Explore the world as you've never seen it before!

This two-part interactive game introduces the concepts of interdependence and globalization through the geography of food.