Perfect for lessons on economic development, the Middle East, or globalization.
This resourced geography lesson explores how and why the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has developed from an oil-dependent economy into a diversified High-Income Country (HIC). Aimed at KS3 or KS4 students, the lesson includes:
A ‘Do Now’ retrieval activity covering oil formation and Middle Eastern geography
A locational description task using maps and directional language
Explanation of the UAE’s development and its transition away from oil dependency
Activities exploring economic diversification strategies, including tourism, infrastructure, and investment
A critical analysis task using Dubai advertisements to assess economic impact
Discussion on the role of press freedom in development
A homework extension task on challenges to development
A plenary evaluation of diversification success using a score-and-explain framework
The lesson promotes critical thinking and real-world application of development concepts. Key terms such as GDP, investment, strategic location, and diversification are embedded throughout.
Answers and scaffolding are provided throughout.
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