Cultural Diffusion & Globalization Lesson - McDonalds in India Case Study

This cultural diffusion lesson examines how ideas, products, and customs spread around the world, using McDonald’s in India as a real-world example. Use it as a globalization lesson or close-reading activity that helps students analyze how a global company adapts to local culture. Students compare McDonald’s restaurants in India and the United States, then examine how McDonald’s adapted its menu for the Indian market. Everything you need is included!

Begin with a fun “Name It” warm-up examining pop culture, then introduce key concepts and vocabulary. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, a photo analysis challenges your class to compare McDonald's restaurants in India to those in the United States. Finally, a close reading activity examines how McDonald's adapted its menu for the Indian market.

What's Included:

• Guided Lesson Slides
• Close Reading Activity
• Fill-in Notes
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Guide

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

• CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Total Pages:  60

Time:  90 Minutes

Grades: 6-12