Cement Production in the UK - Globalisation

This worksheet includes a BBC article about cement production decreasing in the UK, with a variety of questions. The questions include higher level thinking and stretch questions. Importantly, there is a teacher notes page, with suggested answers and notes.

This is a longer class activity that could be broken down into discussion tasks or group work. In groups they could each answer the questions and present back.

This could be used for either BTEC or A-Level Business teaching.

It covers learning aims within:

BTEC Unit 1: Exploring Business:

Learning Aim C Examine the environment in which businesses operate
BTEC Specification – this worksheet covers a variety of points within learning aim C, including C1 External environment, Political, e.g. government support, C3 Competitive environment, and C4 Situational analysis – Environmental / Political factors.

And,

Edexcel A-Level, Theme 4, 4.1 Globalisation
4.1.3 Factors contributing to increased globalisation
4.1.4 Protectionism – tariffs