2 – Superpowers and Geostrategic Theory (Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)

Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 7: Superpowers

Lesson 2 – Superpowers and Geostrategic Theory (Mackinder, Modernisation, Dependency, World Systems)

This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint.
There are 20 slides in total with varied activities keep students’ attention.
Answers for all tasks are on the following slides for peer/self marking, to save teacher time.

Slides content:
• Recap starter
• Definitions
• Halford Mackinder’s Theory (1904)
• Changing Centre of Gravity
• Geopolitics
• Modernisation Theory (Walt Rostow 1960s)
• Dependency Theory (Andre Frank 1971)
• World Systems Theory
• Plenary questions
• Specification – key ideas and detailed content
• Teacher’s information slides

SUPPORTING RESOURCE AVAILABLE: ‘Superpowers Resource Pack - Homework, Assessment, Mark Schemes, Essays (Edexcel, Pearson, A Level)’

Books:
Geography for Edexcel A Level Year 2 Student Book. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9781382014885
Edexcel A Level Geography 2016 Year 2 Student Book. Pearson. ISBN: 9781292139654.