Development, trade and aid

British Armed Forces - trade and aid

Synopsis

This lesson examines the different ways in which countries can improve their standard of living and level of development and the different models which can be used to measure development. It examines the role which can be played by trade and aid in stimulating development and invites students to consider the short and long term aid provided by the British Government. Finally students look at specific examples of the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) role in supporting British trade and aid policies in LEDCs.

Teachers who select to use all of the material in this lesson plan should be aware that with full discussion on all elements provided and use of all stimulus material, the lesson can take up to two hours to complete. The indicated lesson timings below are best suited for a revision lesson, where the topics have been previously covered in the classroom.

MOD Topic

British Armed Forces - trade and aid

Curriculum Checklist

1.4a, b; 1.6a; 1.7a, b; 3.e, g, h; 4.f;
SQA: Key ideas 11,16,17

Curriculum Links

• Citizenship
• PSHE
• Science
• Numeracy
• IT

Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge required.

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Know what 'development' is and some of the differences between MEDCs and LEDCs.
• Know about the different types of trade and aid.
• Be aware of the work which the MOD does in supporting British Government policies through helping to provide aid, facilitating trade and consequently, helping to stimulate economic and social development around the world.

Average ability students will:

• Understand some of the different definitions of development and understand the main differences between MEDCs and LEDCs.
• Be aware of the different types of trade and aid and how these can encourage development.
• Know the breadth of the work which the MOD does in supporting British Government policies through helping to provide aid, facilitating trade and consequently, helping to stimulate economic and social development around the world.

Higher ability students will:

• Fully understand the concept of development and recognise the difference between MEDCs and LEDCs and methods of measuring these differences.
• Understand the various different types of trade and aid and identify their importance as avenues for encouraging development.
• Understand the breadth of the work which the MOD does in supporting British Government policies through helping to provide aid, facilitating trade and consequently, helping to stimulate economic and social development around the world.

Lesson code

G14