The document provides information about the Commonwealth and tasks for students to complete. It defines the Commonwealth as an organization with 53 member countries, most of which were formerly territories of the British Empire. It asks students to list Commonwealth members, describe their global locations, and complete fact files on three member countries. It also summarizes that the Commonwealth works to promote peace, democracy, equality, and sustainable development, and holds Commonwealth Games every four years.

1. Systems Module Geography Lessons Lesson 8 The Diplomatic System Aim- What is the Commonwealth and how does it work?

2. The Commonwealth There are 53 members, 16 parliamentary monarchies headed by Queen Elizabeth II, 5 national monarchies and 33 republics

3. Task 1 Can you list 10 out of the 53 Commonwealth members?

4. Map showing Commonwealth Countries

5. Task 2 Task 3 Complete 3 Commonwealth country fact files using the following web page: http://www. thecommonwealth .org/Templates/Internal.asp? NodeID =142227&int1stParentNodeID=20596 Click here for example of how to layout your country profile Can you describe the location of the different Commonwealth countries located around the world?

6. Commonwealth mission statement "We work as a trusted partner for all Commonwealth people as a force for peace, democracy, equality, and good governance; a catalyst for global consensus building; and a source of assistance for sustainable development and poverty eradication"

7. What does the Commonwealth do? The Commonwealth holds a four yearly event where member countries come together to compete, the next Commonwealth Games will be held in Melbourne, Australia in 2006. If you would like more information click on the below link: http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/?s=home

8. Task 4 Using the following web page: http://www. thecommonwealth .org/Templates/Internal.asp? NodeID =20639 Find the ‘Our work’ section, and use the drop down arrow to find information on what the Commonwealth does. Your task in pairs is to produce an informative poster in word or publisher detailing what the Commonwealth does