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School level activity
Socio - economic - political Interdependence
Contents
School level activity .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Socio - economic - political Interdependence ................................................................................................... 1
Teacher’s Section .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Expected Outcomes .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Steps for the activity ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Brainstorming ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Debrief ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Students Section .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Reflection Sheet ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Teacher’s Section
Introduction
Economic globalization means cross-boundary economic activities, by which people from different countries may do
business. Driven by the free economy and technological advancement, there has been a huge transaction volume of
goods and services across countries. That brings the collaborative production of goods and services by different
countries for the consumption of people all over the world. Meanwhile, the rapid flow of factors such as labour,
capital, information, and technology across countries has further promoted economic globalization.
Expected Outcomes
Students will
1. Be able to understand the economic globalization concept and its importance
2. Know the value of interdependence for economic growth of any country
3. Understand the factors influencing the economy
4. Analyse the linkages between Socio-Economic Political aspects
Steps for the activity
Brainstorming
Display the list of brands, and ask the given questions to students
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Item
Category
Manufacturing country
Oppo, Vivo, Xiomi
HP, Dell, Apple
Domino’s or McDonald’s
Nike, Addidas
Discuss the following
1. Why do we like these products/brands?
2. How did they come to India?
3. Who gave them permission to do business in our country?
4. Do you know any product manufactured in India that gets exported to other countries? (Answer Tata
motors, Reliance industries, CCD, Micromax, Intex, Royal Enfield etc.)
Think about this global scenario
Who decides to select the products and services for import and export for our country? (Political
representatives/Ministers)
What are the benefits of imported items and services to our social life? (Fulfil our daily requirement, Social
status symbol, satisfy desires)
What is the impact of trade (Export and Import) on our country’s economy?
Have you come across the term ‘EXIM Bank’? What does it do? (Ask the students to gather information for
the same)
Debrief
Summarise the discussion with the importance of interdependence in the world. How are these products and services
related to our social life? How do political representatives take decisions on trade agreements with other countries?
Ask students to prepare for the following task to understand the same with their own experience.
Students Section
Task for the students
1. Select any country for representation, research on its available resources and famous products
2. Class-wise, students need to select some product which they think is most important, useful and powerful in
today’s life. (It can be imaginary or real)
3. Give it a brand name and write the description or unique features of the product, select a price for the same and
make a marketing plan with the help of following points
a. Which country you want to sell/export your product to, and why?
b. Target group/beneficiaries in that particular country
c. How this product is unique?
d. List down the benefits of exporting this product for your country (socio, economic and political benefits)
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3. Develop the poster/chart to display for the sale day/exhibition day including all benefits for your country.
4. Hold a healthy competition in your school and display the product. A representative group will present it to other
class groups and teachers during their visit to your classroom.
This task can be adapted to the Indian States too. Students can choose different States and research on their
specialty in different areas like textiles, jewelry, automobiles, food products etc.
For Example-
Jaipur is a famous city for handicrafts, so I’ll choose handmade carpets to sell throughout the country.
Target group I’ll select homemakers, ethnic boutique owners, and interior designers
Brand Name “Kaleen”
Qualities Handmade by artisans, easy to use and washable, affordable to every family
Benefits Made up of pure cotton fibers, foldable and easy to carry, use of natural colours, traditional handicraft,
and world-famous artists are involved in employment
Benefits to the customer Superior quality, world famous durable traditional art at an affordable price delivered to
your doorstep within 7 days
Logo -
Cost Rs.500 - Rs.5,000
Mode of marketing Online and offline
Benefits of export import
1. My country can earn money, and our economy will be empowered
2. Our traditional art will be recognized around the world and the artisans will be benefitted
3. Industry and labour involved in the production, marketing, and sale will earn more money and their social
status will improve
4. India’s status will rise in the world
5. The political relationship will be developed between 2 countries
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Reflection Sheet
My Learnings from the activity