Description

The Cost of Production is Lesson 4 from "Buy, Use, Toss? A Closer Look at the Things We Buy". In this lesson, students consider where most of our imported material goods are assembled and the environmental and social impacts of production. In small groups, students develop policies that a company might use in working with foreign manufacturers, considering pros and cons of each policy. The class votes on the most essential policy and advocates for business and government leaders to adopt or enforce this policy.

Time Required: 45 minutes

Language: English