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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSS2 Business Education

Knox Academy

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LESSON 1

Economic Development

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Lesson 1: Aims

• To understand the term Economic Development

• To the able to explain how weather affects economic development

• To be able to share ideas and discuss these with both a partner and the class.

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Definition

Economic + Development = Economic Development

ONE WORD AT A TIME

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Definition: Economic• This means how we use our resources.

• Some countries may have more – or better quality – resources than others.

• Outside factors may mean some countries have more resources during some periods of time.

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Definition: Development• How economies improve over time:

• People become better trained and educated• Machines and equipment become more advanced• Fertilisers and other treatments improve for crops

Importing from developing

countries is a way of helping them to

improve their economies

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An Example (UK)• In recent times in the UK we have experienced heavy

flooding, meaning a great deal of damage was done.

• Many people were unable to live in their homes for months and – in some cases – years afterwards.

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An Example (UK) cont…• The UK economy suffered greatly from this extreme

weather:

• Insurance claims were higher than usual, leading to insurance being more expensive for everyone

• Many crops were ruined, affecting the livelihoods of farmers and others involved in the food chain

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VideoSummary of the effect of flooding:

The clean-up operation begins following worst storm in 60 years

Coastal homes were swept away into the sea after the worst storm in more than 60 years battered Britain as the clean-up operation now gets underway.

Devastated residents watched their cliff-top homes disappear as last night's tidal surge -- which claimed two lives -- hit the east coast of Britain.

Thousands of other homeowners are now returning after being evacuated, as flood waters begin to recede.

In Hemsby, Norfolk, several bungalows fell into the water as the high tide eroded the cliff below.

Resident Steven Connolly, 54, and his wife Jackie, 64, rushed home from the pub to rescue their possessions before their home was destroyed.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PQocV3Me_8 (4 mins)

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The Outcome• Weather is one example of how an economy can be

affected.

• As the UK is a developed economy it was able to come through the difficulties of the floods.

• In less developed countries, severe weather conditions, such as a drought can lead to starvation

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Task 1: Tourism• One difficulty with the floods was the effect on tourism.

• With a partner discuss ways in which tourism could have been affected and still may be affected by recent flooding in the UK.

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Task 2: Machinery• As our economy has developed tasks associated with the

following areas have been made easier.

• For each example write down the name of a machine or piece of equipment that has led to the task being carried out more easily and explain why this is the case.

• Farming eg harvesting crops• Construction eg building houses• Textiles eg making clothes• Business eg communication with customers

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Task 3: Insurance• People and businesses in developed countries tend to be

protected by insurance.

• Make a list of what you are likely to insure in the future.

• Compare this list with a partner and then share with the class.

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LESSON 2

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Lesson 2: Aims

• To understand the impact Economic Development has on health.

• To be able to research and communicate findings to the class

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Our Everyday Lives• We all have a moan from time to time about the Scottish

weather, however we live in a ‘moderate’ climate.

• We are not exposed to extreme weather such as hurricanes or droughts. This makes our lives much easier and a lot less scary!

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Healthy Lifestyles• In more developed countries people live longer.

• Economic development leads to greater wealth and therefore the residents of the country will eat better and have better health care.

• They also are provided with more information about how to live more healthily.

• Nevertheless many people in Scotland ignore advice given on a healthy lifestyle shortening their life expectancy.

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Task 4: Research and Communicate• Choose either Weather or Health as your topic.

• Carry out some research (based on the next slides) and note down some findings in your jotter.

• Be ready to share these with the class later in the lesson.

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Weather Research• During the early part of 2009, Australia suffered severe

fires. Find out what you can about these fires.

• Look for what started the fires and how the Australian people coped with the disaster.

• What might the outcome have been if Australia wasn’t a developed country?

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Health Research• Find out how the Scottish Government promotes a healthy

lifestyle and what advice is given.

• Compare the life expectancy of someone in the UK to that of a developing country.

• Why do you think not everyone leads a healthy lifestyle in the UK?

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LESSON 3/4

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Lesson 3: Aims

• Understand the main exports from France and how they impact on our lives.

• Appreciate the importance of ‘branding’.

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Spotlight on France• France is one of the world’s richest nations.

• This means that a citizen of France is likely to have a better lifestyle, better level of health and better education than a person living in a poorer nation.

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French Industries• The earnings from these industries allow French citizens

to have a high standard of living:

• Motor vehicles • Wine• Cosmetics• Clothing• Tourism

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Other French Details• France, like other wealthy countries, has social welfare

schemes to ensure that incomes do not fall below the poverty line.

• France sells its products all over the world (exports) and is a member of the European Union.

• Average income is €40,000 but not everyone earns this – income inequality.

• Life expectancy is 80 years of age.

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Task 5: Terms• In a sentence explain each of the following terms:

• Standard of living• Poverty line• Economic growth• Exports• Income inequality• Life expectancy

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Did You Know?• In the Champagne region of France, a very special

sparkling wine is produced. It takes its name from the region.

• The European Union and many other countries, do not permit any other sparkling wine to be known as Champagne.

• To carry the name, it must come from the famous region of champagne to the east of Paris.

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Task 6: Research• With a partner (or individually) research another wealthy

country eg Sweden.

• Find out:• Average income and life expectancy• Main exports• Well-known companies and brands• From your answers above comment on the standard of living in this

country

• Produce a short word-processed report • make use of suitable heading styles

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LESSON 5/6

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Lesson 5/6: Aims

• Understand the location of Sudan• Examine the impact of civil war on a country• Investigate methods of humanitarian aid

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Spotlight on Sudan• Sudan is an African country which has a rapidly growing

economy. However this does not make it a wealthy country as it is trying to grow from a very low level.

• Sudan’s main export is oil. Oil is a product which is in great demand all over the world.

• Other exports include: petrol, natural gas, gold, silver, and uranium

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Sudan’s Problem• Sudan was engaged in civil war (between different parts

of the same country) for many years.

• In 2007, Sudan experienced terrible floods. Disease became a problem and aid from other parts of the world was supplied.

• ¼ of the population live on less than €1 per day

• Life expectancy under 60 years of age.

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South Sudan• South Sudan became an independent state on 9 July

2011, following a referendum.

• It is a United Nations member state.

• In July 2012, South Sudan signed the Geneva Convention.

• South Sudan has suffered internal conflict since its independence.

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Video• The conflict that broke out in South Sudan on 15 December

2013 has left thousands dead and displaced more than one million people. Oxfam is currently supporting people affected by the conflict with clean water, sanitation and emergency food security. 

Nearly 7 million people need food, water and support urgently including 1.2 million children under the age of 5. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQL7grwmeck

(2 ½ mins)

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Did You Know?• Volunteers go to countries such as Sudan that require

humanitarian aid. However anyone going to Sudan must be aware of the dangers.

• Quite apart from the risk from weather conditions, volunteers could be in danger from violence.

• In March 2009, five aid workers were kidnapped.

• The UK Government advises extreme caution to travellers.

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Task: What does it mean?• What do the following terms mean?

• Independence• United Nations• Geneva Convention• Civil war• Aid• Floods• Poverty

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Task: Oxfam Support • Create a display which shows the support that Oxfam is

giving to the people of South Sudan (use their website)

• Read about what has been happening this year in the country (using the updates tab on the website)

• http://www.oxfam.org/en/sudan-southsudan-crisis

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LESSON 7/8

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Spotlight on Belize• Belize is a country in Central America.

• Citizens of Belize do not have a high standard of living but enjoy a good quality of life – less stress than a more advanced economy.

• Belize has a trade deficit, which means that more is spent on imports from other countries than from selling exports.

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Belize Exports• Belize exports:

• Sugar• Bananas• Oil• Tourism

• Belize has an underdeveloped economy which means that the government do not use the resources of the country in the best way possible.

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Tourism• Belize is a beautiful country with a great climate. Foreign

visitors are attracted , especially from the USA.

• However, many of the hotels are owned by foreign companies meaning that Belize does not benefit from the profits.

• A trailer for the new Belize Tourism Video, designed to make the viewer want to view the entire movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxFsv3tneHQ (90 secs)

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Did You Know?• Belize was once a British colony, meaning it was in British

control.

• It is probably for this reason that English is the official language of Belize.

• However, the most widely spoken language is Creole, which is a mixture of African languages.

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Our Everyday Lives• When we see someone we know, we may or may not say

“hello”. However, in Belize it would be regarded as very rude if even a slight acquaintance was not greeted.

• Nowadays in Scotland, we call most of the people we know by their first name. However, in Belize, you would not call someone by their first name unless you had a well-established relationship with that person.

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Task: Tourism Leaflet• You have been asked by the a country of your choice’s Tourism Board

to design a leaflet to promote the benefits of visiting their country.

• You should use some of the information on their tourism website in order to complete this task.• For example www.travelbelize.org; www.visitscotland.com

• There are no other instructions, apart from your leaflet should be eye-catching and informative, encouraging new tourists to the area.

• Your teacher will demonstrate the basics of leaflet preparation using Microsoft Publisher.

• As a class discuss possible contents before starting your research.

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The Thought Process (2L2)

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The Thought Process (2G3)

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The Thought Process (McF)

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSS2 Business Education

Knox Academy