Global Networks and Flows
Introduction
This page provides a large number of resources to explore the flow of materials, manufactured goods and services. It begins with a starter worksheet to classify key words into players, networks and flows as part of the cogs of the global economy and then students investigate a range of digital, map, graphic and text resources to describe and explain the changing landscape of global trade in goods and services
Enquiry Question
What is the pattern of global flows in materials, manufactured goods and services?
Lesson Time: 1 Hour
Lesson Objectives:
- To describe and explain the global flows in materials, manufactured goods and services?
Starter - The Cogs of the Global Economy - Students should quickly complete the worksheet to classify factors into flows, networks and players
1. Map Analysis - Using the McKinsey interactive map, students explore the changing pattern of dominant trade partners and look at specific traded goods
2. Trade Graphics - Students then answer questions based on specific trade graphics
3. Explaining Patterns - Students read and discuss the Boston Research Groups' predictions for future changes in global trade
4. Global Flows in Services - Students answer questions on the patterns and changes in the global trade in services based on the World in Data Map
5. Business Leaders' Perspective - This can then be followed up by a short video featuring business leaders explaining the main drivers of global flows
Complete the worksheet by categorising the keywords into the cogs of the global economy.
The Cogs of the Global Economy
Use the McKinsey map linked below to explore the change in global trade patterns
Look for:
- Changing dominant trading partners since 1995
- Look at specific goods of choice
Global trade explorer | McKinsey
Study the following slides
- What does the first graphic suggest about the pattern of global trade
- What does the second graphic suggest in terms of the importance of trade blocs?
- What changes does the third graphic suggest will occur up to 2032?
Read the following text based on research into global trade by the Boston Research Group, then discuss each predicted change.
What factors influence each predicted change