Module 2: Globalization & Trade
Unit 3: Globalization, Free Trade or Fair Trade?
Learning Activities
Activity 1: Consumer Analysis: Where Does That Come From?
Students will become aware about the prevalence of products sold in Canada from developing countries. And, through discussion, will reflect on production and distribution issues related to these products.
Process
Ask students to rummage through their house and look for products or things hat may have come from another country. Ask them to make a list of the objects and their country of origin (the teacher can do the same). When they come to class, ask them to review their list. Then brainstorm, identifying each product as you go.
Some things to discuss include:
- What is known about the country of origin.
- How that product is made (who makes it, who controls the production and distribution).
- How it reached their house. Who was involved in that process.
- How the price was set and who gets what share.
Alternative
Rather than the home assignment for students, teachers can bring into the classroom a range of selected items from various countries. This will allow more 'control' over what is discussed in class.
Curriculum Connections for Activity 1: Consumer Analysis: Where Does That Come From?
Students will rummage through their house and look for products or things that may have come from another country. Ask them to make a list of the objects and their country of origin. In the classroom, lead a class discussion on the products brought in by the students (and by the teacher).
Performance Assessment
- Information Gathering
- Classification & Analysis of Information
- Class Discussion
Cross-Curricular Competencies
Allows for students to relate their own experiences to a social issue, to explore analytical and reflective thinking and to communicate in a group setting.Subject-Specific Competencies
Students will become sensitized to the extent to which products sold in Canada come from another country (especially developing countries). And, based on their experiences, will reflect on production and distribution issues related to these products.
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