History · Pioneers 11–15 · Year 10
Global issues: argument, evidence and debate
Whose problem is climate migration?
What you will learn
- Define a contested global issue with data from two regions
- Analyse causes and consequences across scales (local–global)
- Evaluate competing solutions using criteria
- Construct and deliver an evidence-based argument
Helpful to know first: Source analysis; Development indicators
Discover
Think first: Whose problem is climate migration? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Issue-mapping web
- Solution criteria matrix
- Structured academic controversy
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · History
Practise — check a common mix-up
Global issues have single causes.
Data from one year proves a trend.
Apply / Create — Policy Brief
Write a 2-page policy brief on one global issue: evidence from two regions, cause–consequence analysis, three evaluated solutions and a recommendation.
Evidence type: written report · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Describes issue
- Developing: Two regions compared
- Secure: Evidence, multi-scale analysis, criteria-based recommendation
- Extending: Anticipates objections and unintended consequences
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC · KS4 Geography/History/Citizenship: global issues
- aligned to IB MYP · Individuals and Societies: criterion D
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?