Co-operation between nations 15/05/23

AIM: Who are the world’s emerging powers?

Learning Outcome Mini starter

5: I will describe which countries may become superpowers in the

future. Identify the five emerging power
countries below using the clues:
6: I will explain which countries may become superpowers in the
future. South Africa
1) Has three capital cities – Cape Town,
Pretoria, and Bloemfontein
7: I will compare the relative strengths and weaknesses of potential China (People’s Republic)
2) Largest population (now)
superpowers.
3) Largest population (in 2027
8: I will analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of specific according to India
forecasts by UN)
potential superpowers. 4) Celebrates Carnival every year
Brazil
starting 51 days before Easter
5) Largest land area country – covers
9: I will evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of specific 11 differentRussia
timezones!
potential superpowers.
TASK 📝 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F03yzqR4gYI
 Watch the video below on the BRICS countries.
 In one sentence, describe the BRICS countries.

SPEAK LIKE A GEOGRAPHER 🌍💬

The BRICS nations are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
READ 📖 What are the BRICS countries?

BRICS is an acronym that describe the countries Brazil, Russia,

India, China, and South Africa. In 2001 an economic analysis
suggested that these countries (minus South Africa) would be
the fastest growing economies and be wealthier than other
countries by 2050.
THINK 🧠
The BRICS countries are not joined together politically like the Should the current #1 world power,
EU or African Union are – however the countries do the United States of America, be
communicate regularly on economic policies. worried about the BRICS countries
AIM HIGH GEO CHALLENGE 🌍 and their growing economies?
What similarities and differences do the BRICS nations have between
them? Are these significant or not?
TASK 📝
Read through the information sheet:

Using the information on the sheet:

 Explain at least two reasons why BRICS countries may become superpowers in the future
 Explain at least two reasons that may prevent BRICS countries from becoming superpowers in the future

 For each country make a decision on whether you think it will be a superpower in 2100.

AIM HIGH GEO CHALLENGE 🌍

China or India – which country do you think will be more powerful
in 2100 – explain your reasoning (and give balance in your answer).
THINK 🧠
Do you think the USA will still be
the #1 superpower in 2100?
Explain your reasoning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc00FCtwHZc
(vid 1 – until 7:07)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pzFUISjfhs
(vid 2 – 2:02 – 3:30, 3:42 - 9:46)

Watch video #1 and #2 to see if

these change your mind!
Thank you everyone for a great lesson.
A special well done to the following people for a wonderful
lesson!

Postcards and
merits will be
added to SIM
s.