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Class #1-2
Grade: 10-1
Subject: Social Studies:
Unit: Globalization
Lesson Duration: 75 Minutes
MO:

(a.) Know how to learn: to gain knowledge, understanding or skills through experience, study,
and interaction with others;
(d.) Manage information: access, interpret, evaluate and use information effectively, efficiently,
and ethically;
(f.) Create opportunities through play, imagination, reflection, negotiation, and competition,
with an entrepreneurial spirit;
(g.) Apply multiple literacies: reading, writing, mathematics, technology, languages, media, and
personal finance;
(h.) Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others;

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General Learning Outcomes:
To what extent should globalization shape identity?
Students will explore the impacts of globalization on their lives.
Specific Learning Outcomes:
S.1 - develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:
S.3 - develop skills of geographic thinking:
S.4 - demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving:
S.7 - apply the research process:
S.9 - develop skills of media literacy:
1.1 - acknowledge and appreciate the existence of multiple perspectives in a
globalizing world
1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Get a better understanding of the plan for social studies for the year
A introduction on globalization which will frame the year
ASSESSMENTS
Observations: Key Questions:
Observe classroom discussion 1) What is globalization?
Observe student participation and 2) How do this apply to me?
discussion while they are in pairs 3) Why is the concept of globalization
Monitor classroom- walk around important?
and stand at opposite ends of the
room to check for attentiveness
and engagement
Written/Performance Assessments:
Globalization worksheet formative
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LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Resource #1: Exploring Globalization Textbook
Resource #2: Learn Alberta
Resource #3: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/classroom-icebreakers/
Resource #4:
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Globalization worksheet
Paper
Pens
Smartboard
PROCEDURE
Introduction (5 min.):
Hook/Attention Grabber:
Introduction of the plan for the year for social studies
Rules and expectations for the classroom
My teaching philosophy
Getting to know you activities
Ball game for introduction
Assessment of Prior Knowledge:
None, this is the first class and will begin the process of getting to know activities and
rules and expectations for the year
Expectations for Learning and Behaviour:
Students will be expected to participate in all discussions and activities while being
respectful of others opinions/beliefs/values.
Students will be expected to participate in the research activity using their cell
phones without abusing the privilege of technology.
Advance Organizer/Agenda:
Introduction of the plan for the year for social studies
Rules and expectations for the classroom
Getting to know you activities
Ball game for introduction
Introduce globalization worksheet activity
Differentiation:
As of the moment no students require differentiation or accommodations at this time

Transition to Body:
Body (45 min.):
Learning Activity #1: Ball game introduction
Students will be tossed a ball and will have to describe one cool thing about
themselves, interest, a fun thing they did over the summer, and plan for after school
if they have one at the moment.
They will then throw the ball to someone else wholl catch it and begin the process
over again.
Learning Activity #2: Concentric Circles
Students arrange themselves in an inside circle and an outside circle, the inside
facing out, forming pairs.
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Students will then then rotate for the next question, forming a new partnership.
Sample questions:
Do you play any sports? If so, which ones?
Describe your perfect dinner.
Learning Activity #3: Globalization worksheet
Introduce students to the concept of globalization.
In partners or pairs of three have students come up with a definition of globalization
on their own without looking it up.
Students will share their responses to the class.
After students may look up definition on their phones/laptops
Come up with a group definition that isnt taken verbatim from Google
Students can then begin on activity together or by themselves for the duration of the
class. Easing them back into school.
Learning Activity #4:

Learning Activity #5:

Closure (2 min.):
Feedback From Students:

Transition To Next Lesson:

Students will likely not finish due to icebreaker activities. They will be given next
class to finish.