Year 10 Global Connections – Understanding the Changing Global Order

Year 10 Global Connections students recently explored how power is distributed across the world in a lesson focused on geopolitics, media narratives and the changing global order. As countries compete for influence through military presence, economic strength and population size, students examined how these different forms of power shape international relationships.

Using a series of world maps showing US military bases, global economic output and population distribution, students investigated patterns of global influence. Through guided analysis, they identified regions where power is concentrated and areas where influence is more limited. Students then applied this evidence to explain how countries interact in a multipolar world, where power is increasingly shared among multiple nations rather than dominated by a single superpower.

The lesson emphasised the value of hands-on geographical inquiry, with students analysing real-world data, identifying spatial patterns and developing evidence-based explanations. Activities like these help students move beyond simply learning about global events to thinking critically about how power, geography and media narratives shape the world around them.

By engaging with contemporary geopolitical issues through practical mapping and analytical activities, students are developing the knowledge and skills needed to better understand an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Mr Greg Sciortino – Year 9 Coordinator/HSIE Teacher