Globalisation

We have been looking at some of the positive effects of the globalisation of industry in year 7 and 8. We looked at how globalisation means cheaper prices for us and how it offers some people the chance to earn a good wage in the poorest counties of the world. Of course its not always like that. We have already discussed the environmental cost of globalisation, but what about the exploitation of workers. What makes a fair wage and what are good working conditions. of course we can never get a good feel for what its like to work in a factory for long hours and low wages without trying it for ourselves however this game may help us to understand a little bit.

Fair Trade Fortnight

I meant to mention this last week. Just a few more days left of Fair Trade Fortnight. Look at the screens around school for more details.

It's the World, but not as we know it!!

The map above was taken from the Worldmapper web site. On this site you can see many images of the World distorted to show information. The example above is of World Population and each country is the correct size for its populaton rather than its land area. Can you see any surprises? Perhaps you can explore the site and send us comments back on what catches your attention.

Year 8: Shires Redevelopment Webcam

As you already know the Shires Shopping Centre in the centre of Leicester is being redeveloped and extended into the new Highcross Quarter. It is one of many new developments taking place throughout the city at the moment and is due to be finished in 2008 at a cost of £350 million (or the price of around 27 Bushloe's). As they build the structure you can watch it on their webcam by clicking here. Apart from the Shires what other developments are taking place in the city at the moment, perhaps you could leave a comment.