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WARM UP: What are some characteristics of developed countries and developing countries? (Think of the differences between Sudan and America) World History/ Geo Tuesday March 10 th 2015 Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2

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Developed & Developing Countries Developed Country a modern industrial society with a well-developed economy in which a great deal of manufacturing is carried out. many factories, modern technology, efficient transportation and communication systems higher standard of living Low birth rates Access to clean drinking water High education levels Economic activity in most industry sectors, as well as export commodities. The death rate per year is relatively small Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2

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Developed & Developing Countries Developing Country : Country that is working toward industrialization with relatively low industrial production, often lacking modern technology. few factories, limited technology, limited transportation and communication systems rural population lower standard of living High Birth Rates Poverty is widespread Cant satisfy basic needs Cant produce enough jobs/food Commodity exports of raw materials, rather than processed ingredients High unemployment rate Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2

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Stop. Collaborate. & Listen. On your notes, write down what you think are the five most developed countries and the five least developed countries. Now, talk to your neighbor. Did you have any of the same? Did your neighbor have any you disagreed with? As a class, lets go over the answer! Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2

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Developed & Developing Countries Most Developed Norway Australia Switzerland Netherlands United States Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2 Least Developed Niger Congo Central African Republic Chad Sierra Leone Measured by HDI (Human Development Index) Source: Human Development ReportsHuman Development Reports

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Political Characteristics Stable system of government political crises can impede development War very costly and cause widespread death and destruction corruption Can cause problems which have hindered progress

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Economic Characteristics Free Market Economy- Prices are set freely for goods by supply and demand benefits the economies of most developed countries but adversely affects the economies of many developing countries Debt Cycle Many developing countries are heavily indebted to international financial institutions and foreign banks based in developed countries. debts continue to accumulate (interest) and the money which could be spent by governments on such things as infrastructure and healthcare is spent on repaying debts.

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Social Characteristic Investment of infrastructure Ensure peoples needs Developing- not enough public money contraception (prevention of pregnancy) Government spending effects birth rate level of education

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Physical Characteristics Natural Resources Countries naturally rich in energy sources (coal and oil) do not need to spend money on importing and can make money by exporting Natural Disasters (Floods, hurricanes, volcanos) Can severely hindered the development of affected countries

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Vocabulary: NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization. promotes democratic values and encourages consultation and cooperation on defence and security issues to build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict. constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party 28 countries Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2

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WTO-World Trade Organization only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the worlds trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business. an organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade GDP-Gross Domestic Product-value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year

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Vocabulary: Suffrage-the right to vote in political elections. Land Use- arable land - land cultivated for crops like wheat, maize, and rice that are replanted after each harvest; permanent crops - land cultivated for crops like citrus, coffee, and rubber that are not replanted after each harvest; includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber; other - any land not arable or under permanent crops; includes permanent meadows and pastures, forests and woodlands, built-on areas, roads, barren land, etc. Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2

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Types of Governments Absolute monarchy - a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered, i.e., without any laws, constitution, or legally organized opposition Authoritarian - a form of government in which state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. Commonwealth - a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good.

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Communist - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - often authoritarian - party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people (i.e., a classless society). Confederacy (Confederation) - a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers; the constituent entities retain supreme authority over all matters except those delegated to the central government. Constitutional - a government by or operating under an authoritative document (constitution) that sets forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, functions, and limits of that government.

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Governments Continued Constitutional democracy - a form of government in which the sovereign power of the people is spelled out in a governing constitution. Constitutional monarchy - a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom. Democracy - a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed. Democratic republic - a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them.

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Dictatorship - a form of government in which a ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). Monarchy - a government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right; the monarch may be either a sole absolute ruler or a sovereign - such as a king, queen, or prince - with constitutionally limited authority. Parliamentary democracy - a political system in which the legislature (parliament) selects the government - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers - according to party strength as expressed in elections; by this system, the government acquires a dual responsibility: to the people as well as to the parliament. Republic - a representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.

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EXIT: What characteristic do you think is most influential when deciding if a country is developed or developing? Obj: Students will identify the characteristics of developing and developed countries. Standars:G.1.b, G.2.b. DOK:1-2