In this unit we will be studying development. Our starting point is how can we define and measure development. We will look at how populations of different places might vary depending on the level of development. You will use population pyramids to investigate this.
We will then find out what factors may have caused some of the inequalities between countries and their level of development. There are some theories that could also help explain why this development gap exists and even why it is persisting or even widening. (see picture on the left!)
There are different strategies that countries can adopt to help them develop and we will evaluate these top-down and bottom-up approaches in this unit.
We will then find out what factors may have caused some of the inequalities between countries and their level of development. There are some theories that could also help explain why this development gap exists and even why it is persisting or even widening. (see picture on the left!)
There are different strategies that countries can adopt to help them develop and we will evaluate these top-down and bottom-up approaches in this unit.
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Development Dynamics:
This is a great little clip to show how one variable, income can have an impact on levels of development. In this case life expectancy is shown to improve over time. It is interesting to watch how the newly-industrialising nations begin to develop. Who says graphs aren't fun! |
Lesson 1: Defining Development
There are many different lists online that put countries in rank order most developed to least developed but what information is behind these listings. You will learn about different development indicators building on those you investigated in Y9 (remember?)
REVISION GUIDANCE: Make sure you can define, describe and compare the range of indicators below.
There are many different lists online that put countries in rank order most developed to least developed but what information is behind these listings. You will learn about different development indicators building on those you investigated in Y9 (remember?)
REVISION GUIDANCE: Make sure you can define, describe and compare the range of indicators below.
- GDP per capita
- GNI per capita
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Gini Co-Efficient Index
- Corruption Perception Index
Lesson 2: Development & Demographics
As countries develop their population structures will also change. In this lesson you will improve your geographical skills and interpret contrasting population pyramids. You will be describing and explaining the shapes and trends that you see.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You need to be able to compare & contrast population pyramids for developed, emerging and developing countries. You should be able to define and explain the reasons for differences in fertility rates, death rates, maternal death rates and infant mortality rates
As countries develop their population structures will also change. In this lesson you will improve your geographical skills and interpret contrasting population pyramids. You will be describing and explaining the shapes and trends that you see.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You need to be able to compare & contrast population pyramids for developed, emerging and developing countries. You should be able to define and explain the reasons for differences in fertility rates, death rates, maternal death rates and infant mortality rates
Lesson 3: Causes & Consequences of Inequality
There are a range of reasons that can lead to global inequality. Countries may experience physical, economic, political and historical barriers to their development. This will be a "market-place" style lesson. We will also look into the consequences of inequality on peoples daily lives.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Make sure you can explain the following reasons for inequality in detail for extended essays.
There are a range of reasons that can lead to global inequality. Countries may experience physical, economic, political and historical barriers to their development. This will be a "market-place" style lesson. We will also look into the consequences of inequality on peoples daily lives.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Make sure you can explain the following reasons for inequality in detail for extended essays.
- SOCIAL: Education/Health investment
- HISTORICAL: Colonialism/Neo-Colonialism
- ENVIRONMENTAL: Climate/Topography
- POLITICAL: Governance/Corruption
Lesson 4: Development Theories
There are two key theories that offer contrasting explanations as to how and why countries develop over time. These are the capitalist modernisation theory ,(Rostow), and the socialist dependency theory, (Frank). The two gentlemen on the left came up with one of these theories each, not exactly party animals are they but they have some interesting ideas for you to consider.
REVISION GUIDANCE: It is a good idea to revise these models by sketching them out and labelling the different stages/components of the two models. Also make sure you can evaluate and criticise the models. (do some countries not fit the models?)
There are two key theories that offer contrasting explanations as to how and why countries develop over time. These are the capitalist modernisation theory ,(Rostow), and the socialist dependency theory, (Frank). The two gentlemen on the left came up with one of these theories each, not exactly party animals are they but they have some interesting ideas for you to consider.
REVISION GUIDANCE: It is a good idea to revise these models by sketching them out and labelling the different stages/components of the two models. Also make sure you can evaluate and criticise the models. (do some countries not fit the models?)
Lesson 5: Development Strategies
This is the first in a two-part lesson looking into how countries can try to develop and improve the quality of life for their people. You will compare and contrast top-down and bottom-up strategies. We will look at the role of transnational corporations, foreign direct investment, non-governmental organisations and investigate the multiplier effect.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Firstly you should be able to define TNC/FDI/NGO! Next check your notes and summarise the advantages and disadvantages that TNCs might bring to developing nations.
CS: Grameen Bank (use this to illustrate bottom-up development)
This is the first in a two-part lesson looking into how countries can try to develop and improve the quality of life for their people. You will compare and contrast top-down and bottom-up strategies. We will look at the role of transnational corporations, foreign direct investment, non-governmental organisations and investigate the multiplier effect.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Firstly you should be able to define TNC/FDI/NGO! Next check your notes and summarise the advantages and disadvantages that TNCs might bring to developing nations.
CS: Grameen Bank (use this to illustrate bottom-up development)
Lesson 6: Further Factors
This is the second part! There are other processes and operations that may influence how a country develops. Their impact will be identified and evaluated during this lesson. The role of fairtrade, remittances, international aid and debt relief.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You need to be able to explain basics of fairtrade and how it helps. Outline the three "gaps" that influence the need for aid. Define the term remittances. Check notes for how the HIPC deal with debt.
CS: Use Costa Rica & US to illustrate debt relief.
This is the second part! There are other processes and operations that may influence how a country develops. Their impact will be identified and evaluated during this lesson. The role of fairtrade, remittances, international aid and debt relief.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You need to be able to explain basics of fairtrade and how it helps. Outline the three "gaps" that influence the need for aid. Define the term remittances. Check notes for how the HIPC deal with debt.
CS: Use Costa Rica & US to illustrate debt relief.
case study: How can india manage development?
In this part of the unit you will begin to apply what you know about development to a real world example.
We will be studying how an emerging nation, such as India, has attempted to manage its development.
We will evaluate impacts of globalisation and economic growth and how the rapidly changing geography of India is impacting on 1.2 billion people's lives.
We will be studying how an emerging nation, such as India, has attempted to manage its development.
We will evaluate impacts of globalisation and economic growth and how the rapidly changing geography of India is impacting on 1.2 billion people's lives.
Lesson 1: Introducing India
The development of a country is influenced by its location in the world.
Geographers use terms such as site and situation to describe the position of a country. You will describe the site and situation of India.In this lesson you will also complete some activities that will hopefully give you a an idea of India's diverse and varied geography. REVISION GUIDANCE: Firstly define the terms SITE & SITUATION. Next be prepared to describe the location of India. Consider it's long coastline & central location. |
Lesson 2: Incredible India
India is incredible! In this lesson you will start to develop a more in-depth understanding of how varied this country is.
You will be able to identify and describe the contrasting environments from dry deserts to lush forests. You will find out how important the monsoon is to millions of Indian farmers.
You will find out about social structures such as the caste system and compare the lifestyles of people living in some of the 29 contrasting states that make up the India political landscape.
The British colonial legacy and the Indian diaspora have had an influence on how India has developed and we will finish the lesson exploring these issues.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You should focus your revision on the impacts of the monsoon, colonialism and language, remittances and the Indian diaspora. Be prepared to explain how these factors may affect Indian development.
You will be able to identify and describe the contrasting environments from dry deserts to lush forests. You will find out how important the monsoon is to millions of Indian farmers.
You will find out about social structures such as the caste system and compare the lifestyles of people living in some of the 29 contrasting states that make up the India political landscape.
The British colonial legacy and the Indian diaspora have had an influence on how India has developed and we will finish the lesson exploring these issues.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You should focus your revision on the impacts of the monsoon, colonialism and language, remittances and the Indian diaspora. Be prepared to explain how these factors may affect Indian development.
Lesson 3: India's Economic Growth
In this lesson you will be learning how the Indian economy has changed over the last twenty years. You will be looking at changes in GDP, GNI, economic sectors, imports, exports
It is a good opportunity to practice some graph work and map skills. You will be drawing a multiple-line graph and some proportional arrows. You will also have to produce a sketch map of India. So, plenty to keep us busy!
It is a good opportunity to practice some graph work and map skills. You will be drawing a multiple-line graph and some proportional arrows. You will also have to produce a sketch map of India. So, plenty to keep us busy!
Lesson 4: How has India become more globalised?
The story of how India has become more globalised has two parts to tell.
Firstly, you will look at how advances in communications and transport technology alongside the influx of TNCs began to globalise India.
Secondly, you will investigate how decisions made by the Indian government have encouraged the further globalisation of India.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Information for this is in your student-made worksheets( remember the Llama Code Breaker etc!) Think how you would structure a response. For each factor consider how it has influenced Indian economic growth:
Firstly, you will look at how advances in communications and transport technology alongside the influx of TNCs began to globalise India.
Secondly, you will investigate how decisions made by the Indian government have encouraged the further globalisation of India.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Information for this is in your student-made worksheets( remember the Llama Code Breaker etc!) Think how you would structure a response. For each factor consider how it has influenced Indian economic growth:
- Government Policy: What has India invested in and what impact has this had (use figures to illustrate this)
- Aid: Has India benefitted from Aid and how can you explain this?
- Globalisation: Why is India attractive to TNCs & FDI? (Think INVEST: INcentives Value Education Skills Transport)
- Service Sector: Importance of software, ICT, tourism, call-centres and admin work as % of Indian economy
- Tranport: What is the extent of investment and growth in this important part of Indian infrastructure (RTF)
Lesson 5: What are the impacts of Indian economic growth on the environment?
Rapid economic growth has costs and benefits. The environment often suffers as industry develops and areas become more urbanised. In this lesson you will be investigating how air quality and water quality have declined in some of India's major cities eg Mumbai.
You will also look at how demand for resources is leading to environmental destruction. This can happen directly, such as increasing rates of deforestation or indirectly through climate change.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Look back at your extended writing homework. (Hwk 3). Ensure you can do the following for examples of air pollution, water pollution and deforestation:
You will also look at how demand for resources is leading to environmental destruction. This can happen directly, such as increasing rates of deforestation or indirectly through climate change.
REVISION GUIDANCE: Look back at your extended writing homework. (Hwk 3). Ensure you can do the following for examples of air pollution, water pollution and deforestation:
- Describe the causes of each type of environmental impact
- Provide a piece of evidence to show the levels of pollution/habitat loss
- Describe & explain the impacts of the pollution/habitat loss
Lesson 6: What are the impacts of Indian economic growth on people?
As the Indian economic miracle continues you will find out how this has impacted on population structure and rates of urbanisation.
As countries develop some groups fare better than others. You will look at how women, tribal groups and the elderly have been affected differently by economic growth.
There is also inequality in terms of economic growth between different regions and Indian states. This can have an impact on education and the health of Indian communities in these states.
REVISION GUIDANCE: There are 4 key areas you need to be able to discuss. It might be worth creating a table to show both the positive and negative impacts of Indian economic growth. Use the following categories to help structure the table:
As countries develop some groups fare better than others. You will look at how women, tribal groups and the elderly have been affected differently by economic growth.
There is also inequality in terms of economic growth between different regions and Indian states. This can have an impact on education and the health of Indian communities in these states.
REVISION GUIDANCE: There are 4 key areas you need to be able to discuss. It might be worth creating a table to show both the positive and negative impacts of Indian economic growth. Use the following categories to help structure the table:
- Demographics - Fertility rate/Infant Mortality rate/Maternal mortality rate/Life expectancy
- Urbanisation - Why is it growing? What problems/benefits might this bring?
- Role of Women - How are things changing in terms of education, health, employment, incomes and politics
- Regions - How does GDP variation in states affect health/education (use figures to illustrate your point)
Lesson 7: How has India's international role changed?
Indian economic growth has brought it heightened international status.
There are a number of global organisations and groups that India belong to.
In this lesson you will consider how being a part of these groups can bring benefits to India and help it influence global economic and gloabl environmental decisions.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You need to be able to define each of the global groups listed below and comment on how being a part of them will benefit India. You need to distinguish between groups India are a part of currently and those groups it wants to gain a greater influence in. (BRICS/G-20/ USA & EU trade/ UN Security Council/IMF/World Bank/Climate Summits)
There are a number of global organisations and groups that India belong to.
In this lesson you will consider how being a part of these groups can bring benefits to India and help it influence global economic and gloabl environmental decisions.
REVISION GUIDANCE: You need to be able to define each of the global groups listed below and comment on how being a part of them will benefit India. You need to distinguish between groups India are a part of currently and those groups it wants to gain a greater influence in. (BRICS/G-20/ USA & EU trade/ UN Security Council/IMF/World Bank/Climate Summits)
hwk 1: india's economic trends
This is a geography skills homework. You will be completing some multiple-line graphs and proportional arrows to represent data linked to recent economic trends in the Indian economy.
Click on the pdf file below and complete the Activity section.
You will have started the multiple-line graph already but you should use the
picture on the right to help you complete the proportional arrows.
As you can see it is the thickness of the arrow that helps to illustrate the values represented. In this case, the more people arriving from a country the thicker the arrow.
Click on the pdf file below and complete the Activity section.
You will have started the multiple-line graph already but you should use the
picture on the right to help you complete the proportional arrows.
As you can see it is the thickness of the arrow that helps to illustrate the values represented. In this case, the more people arriving from a country the thicker the arrow.
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hwk 2: grow india grow!
In the previous homework you developed your geography skills to help show the change and growth of India's economy. Now it is time to understand what factors led to this rapid growth. In the lesson you designed a series of worksheets to support your learning so now it is time to try them out!
Complete the student designed worksheets to show how decisions by the Indian government and impacts of globalisation have driven the economy forward.
You can click on links below to see copies of the worksheets needed for homework.
Complete the student designed worksheets to show how decisions by the Indian government and impacts of globalisation have driven the economy forward.
You can click on links below to see copies of the worksheets needed for homework.
hwk 3: improving extended writing in geography
Over the last few lessons we have been considering what factors have influenced the rapid growth of the Indian economy. We have looked at its physical geography and how this may have increased trade opportunities. We have also looked at how foreign direct investment and international aid may have supported India's growth. The service sector has been a key influence on India's economic growth, think about the rise in tourism, call-centres and ICT businesses.
This homework will help you to consolidate what we have learned so far and also help develop your extended writing skills. There are 5 questions to complete and I have included starter sentences and writing frames to help you structure your responses. As ever, if you need further help and guidance come to see me in Room 6!
This homework will help you to consolidate what we have learned so far and also help develop your extended writing skills. There are 5 questions to complete and I have included starter sentences and writing frames to help you structure your responses. As ever, if you need further help and guidance come to see me in Room 6!
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