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