Economics and Business: The Story of Stuff video and Short Essay reflection
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Are mega-American corporations are bad for society?
Are American corporations unethical for hiring foreign sweatshop laborers?
Should the United States be the scapegoat for the diminishing global supply of natural resources?
These are just a few of the many questions addressed in the quick write after students have watched "The Story of Stuff."
Students are to fill out the "Notes" page during the video in order to gather statistics and facts relayed during the video. They will then use their notes to write a short essay addressing the questions above (in addition to many other questions).
There will then be a class discussion on the topics of American consumerism.
The link for the video is included in the handout.
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Are American corporations unethical for hiring foreign sweatshop laborers?
Should the United States be the scapegoat for the diminishing global supply of natural resources?
These are just a few of the many questions addressed in the quick write after students have watched "The Story of Stuff."
Students are to fill out the "Notes" page during the video in order to gather statistics and facts relayed during the video. They will then use their notes to write a short essay addressing the questions above (in addition to many other questions).
There will then be a class discussion on the topics of American consumerism.
The link for the video is included in the handout.
Interested in this lesson? You can bundle this lesson with over over 10 lessons in the Unit 2 Bundle, for only $9.00! That's a value of over $25! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Economics-Supply-and-Demand-Unit
This product is licensed for use in one classroom. For additional discounted licenses if the product will be used in more than one classroom, please click on "Buy Multiple Licenses." Thank you for your interest in my store!
Total Pages
2 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
45 minutes
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