1. U4 LG4 Globalization LG Describe how globalization affects population and settlement patterns Success Criteria: Define Globalization Analyze both benefits & challenges of Globalization Performance of Understanding: Students will be able to define and note both and advantages and disadvantages of globalization

2. Globalization What does this mean??? (put in your own words) Definition: The continual process of increasing connectivity between global societies, which results in… 1.the integration of economic markets 2.cultural diffusion 3. environmental change 4.increased political associations.increased political associations

3. Benefits Globalization has improved the standard of living in many nations Increased the level of economic development More employment opportunities across the globe. CHINA In 1988, a median income in China was richer than only 10% of world population. 2008 the median was richer than one-half the world’s population. * Leapfrogged 40% of the world. “OLD RICH” Accepting New Members OLD: Western Europe, North America and Japan are all part of the global top 1 percentile. NEW: The richest 1% of Brazilians, Russians and South Africans now belong there, too.

4. Globalization and Economic Interdependence Globalization has increased Economic interdependence Why does this make political diplomacy so important? Benefits Cont.

5. The Internet & Globalization B E N E F I T s Cont.

6. Challenges of Globalization Fast growth has made it difficult in some places to have enough regulation to control – product quality – standards for the treatment of workers. standards for the treatment of workers One of Apple's Chinese iPhone Factories -Filth -Overcrowding 15+ per room -Salaries in range of $1.50 per hr

7. Increased global contact has resulted in pandemics – HIV – 2009 Swine Flu I AM LEGENDThe Walking Dead Challenges Cont.

8. Challenges Presented by the Internet

9. Trade Patterns Increased globalization and free trade agreements (low tariffs) Goods easily made in East/Southeast Asia sold throughout the world. Resulted in outsourcing (movement of manufacturing jobs from the West to the East) Due to fewer regulations and larger/cheaper workforce!!!

10. Today's Activity Complete the Megacities Questions on the bottom of your note sheet. Record Answer directly on your note sheet. Be prepared to share!

11. Megacities Answer Sheet 1.10 million 2.23 3.64 Olympic games increased need for infrastructure to support higher #’s 4.Rural families moved to the city. 5.Subtropical climate and steep hill sides 6.Rising sea levels washing away homes/ learning how to react 7.Dedicated bus lanes and bike sharing 8.Slum dwellers 9.7