On the Road to Retail
Description
On the Road to Retail is Lesson 5 from "Buy, Use, Toss? A Closer Look at the Things We Buy". In this lesson, students read about different components of product distribution in a scenario. They analyze information related to environmental and social impacts of distribution to determine opportunities for making distribution more sustainable. This lesson also provides an opportunity for students to explore the concept of externalities, or “hidden costs” of a product.
Time Required: 60 minutes
Language: English
Teachers Notes
*** a great video to accompany this material would be 'The Story of Stuff' from the Story of Stuff project!
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Submitted By:GreenLearning
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Source:Facing the Future
Resource Type:Lesson Plan
Subject(s):Science, Geography, Economics, Business Education, Social Studies,
Topic:Business and Economics, Sustainable Development,
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
Administration:Edit Resource
Source:Facing the Future
Resource Type:Lesson Plan
Subject(s):Science, Geography, Economics, Business Education, Social Studies,
Topic:Business and Economics, Sustainable Development,
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12