Sixth Grade Social Studies SS060115 Unit 1: Foundations in Social Studies Lesson 15 Graphic Organizer July 8, 2009 Globalization is caused by advancements in technology, particularly in Global connections make worldwide cultural exchange and economic trade possible. Connections: An Interdependent World Globalization brings people and the world closer together than ever Nations join together to form international organizations Examples include NATO, the European Union, the United Nations, and Promote peace and provide humanitarian aid
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Sixth Grade Social Studies SS060115Unit 1: Foundations in Social Studies Lesson 15
Graphic Organizer
July 8, 2009
Globalization is caused by advancements in
technology, particularly in transportation and communication.
Global connections make worldwide cultural
exchange and economic trade possible.
Connections: An Interdependent World
Globalization brings people and the world
closer together than ever before.
Nations join together to form international organizations
Examples include NATO, the
European Union, the United
Nations, and UNICEF
Promote peace and provide
humanitarian aid
Sixth Grade Social Studies SS060115Unit 1: Foundations in Social Studies Lesson 15
Big Ideas Card
Big Ideas of Lesson 15, Unit 1
1. Globalization brings people and the world closer together than ever before.
2. Global connections make worldwide cultural exchange and economic trade possible.
3. Globalization has increased cooperation and interdependence among many nations of the world.
4. Nations may join together to form international organizations.
5. Some international organizations, such as the United Nations, promote peace among member nations and provide humanitarian aid.
Word Cards
July 8, 2009
Sixth Grade Social Studies SS060115Unit 1: Foundations in Social Studies Lesson 15
124. globalization
the process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade
Example: Globalization is bringing nations around the world closer than ever before.
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125. interdependence
a relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods, or services
Example: The expansion of global trade has increased interdependence among the world’s countries.
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126. international
involving more than one nation
Example: Organizations with many nations as their members are international organizations.
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127. humanitarian aid
assistance to people in distress
Example: In times of crisis and disaster, humanitarian aid is provided by many international organizations.
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128. NATO
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; member nations agree to assist each other with defense
Example: Members of NATO agree to defend any fellow member who is attacked.
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129. European Union
an organization of European countries that work together on many issues
Example: The members of the European Union use a common currency called the Euro.
