Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: Global Economy
Take a close look into two vastly different global regions and delve into the effects the environment has on the respective economies. A video presents areas in Southeast Asia pertaining to the global economy and areas in the United...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Working in a Global Economy
Debating the theories of globalization? Take advantage of the reading recommended here as well as the possibilities for discussion topics.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Globalization
This is an excellent unit concerning globalization. It contains a great deal of background information about globalization, links to other websites, balanced views, questions, and activities. The goals and content are clear and the...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Early Global Commodities
This unit examines globalization from its true origins rooted in China's desire for silver and in Spain's conquest of mines in America.
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University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Global Economy, 1775 [Pdf]
A PDF of a global map of the world economy in 1775.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Politics of Global Financial Relations
Take advantage of these resources when analyzing the effects of the globalization of finances domestically and worldwide.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Smith, Marx, and Keynes
Spanning three centuries of history, from the dawn of the industrial age to modern times, three diverse thinkers developed their own landmark theories on commerce, labor, and the global economy. The three economists profiled in this...
Northern Illinois University
Tagalog: Philippine Economy
Search through this site for an extensive look at the Philippine economy. Navigate by clicking on the topics on the left margin. There are links to outside sites for more information.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Interdependence
Use this interactive to explore how interconnected the global economy is. After creating a character, gather some clothes together and enter their origin information into your database. Then look at your own interdependence map and...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Economy of Panama
A description and economic indicators of the recent economy in Panama. It is current through 2015.
Other
Global Policy Forums: Globalization
This site considers not only the Globalization of the Economy but also the Globalization of Politics, of Culture and of Law. The globalized world sweeps away regulation and undermines local and national politics, just as the...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Horn of Africa
This resource addresses the economies and geographic locations of African countries.
Information Technology Associates
Theodora: Maldives: Economy 2017
This information on Maldives' economy is from the 2007 CIA fact book. Find out what else keeps Maldives going besides tourism.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Extreme Global Makeover: Wide Angle: Lesson Plan
Modernization is an important issue in many places, including China and India. Students explore how it may impact such areas as society, politics, the economy, and the environment.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Nothing to Buy
This site is a printable lesson that compares the command economy of Soviet Russia with the market economy of present day Russia. Lesson provides tables with data comparing prices within the two systems. Discussion questions are also...
Other
International Monetary Fund: Globalization and Asia
Text of a speech given by Michel Camdessus of the International Monetary Fund about "Globalization and Asia: The Challenges for Regional Cooperation and the Implications for Hong Kong." (March 7, 1997)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quiz: Changing Economies
Test your knowledge of collective learning with this quiz.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: The New Frontier in Brazil: People and Environment
This is a lesson plan on the environmental aspects of economic development. Focusing on Brazil, the lesson takes students through the pros and cons associated with development and how multiple players are involved.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Voters to Choose Between Economy and Environment
Although this lesson plan deals with the a California vote for 2010 Elections, the subject matter will need to be addressed time and time again: economy vs. environment. Green energy is more expensive. Many companies would have to go out...
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Sharing Economy
A link to information about a sharing economy and the services involved including Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Freelance Work
A website with links to tutorials on freelance work and why it is becoming more and more popular. Topics include What is the Gig Economy, The Pros and Cons of Freelance Work, What is a Temp Job?, and What is a Temp Agency?
The World Bank
World Bank: Data Catalog
This resource provides statistical data on numerous categories for nearly every country in the world. A great tool for a comparative analysis. Human, natural, and capital resources are all included.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Containerization Shaped the Modern World
Sir Harold Evans discusses the invention that changed the way we ship things across the world, containerization. [4:47]