UNIT 1

Unit 1 – 3 weeks1. Identify the characteristics which distinguish

between developed and developing states2. State the factors which classify territories as

small island developing states SIDS3. Describe the profiles of selected SIDS4. Analyse the lobbying role played by regional

and international groups for SIDS

1. Review at least three definitions of developed and developing countries

2. Discuss the factors that help to classify territories as SIDS e.g. location, size etc.

3. Select a SIDS identify the characteristics which classify it as such

4. Outline how ONE regional or international lobby group represents the interests of SIDS (use the resource at http://www.sidsnet.org/partnerships/organizations)

Outline the characteristics of developed and developing countries in a table and post in the forum provided

Summarize the factors which classify territories as SIDS and post in the forum for the unit

Review the support given by lobbying organizations to SIDS and create a newspaper article and share in a group wiki.