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2. Our Global Fashion:
2a. What Does That T-Shirt Really Cost? Worksheet 2b. Homework: p. 74-75 Questions 6 and 7
3. Trans-National Corporations
3a. Trans-National Corporations Powerpoint 3b. "McDonald's vs. The Bahamas:" 25 Corporations that Make More Than Countries Choose a TNC from link above (or choose your own) to research. Find and record the following in your notes: - Quick sketch of their symbol or brand - Summary of the reason behind that logo - What do they make or what service do they offer? - Where is the HQ? Where are the factories? - Which famous people advertise their products? - What is their GDP compared to Bahamas? |
4. Nike: Behind the Swoosh
Find out how this beloved brand became the focus of an international campaign to change the conditions of their factories.
This is the beginning of our section on the negative effects of globalization.
Answer the Questions below:
1) Record the 'conditions' of the sweatshop.
2) Are the workers being exploited? How do you know?
3) Keady was a men's soccer team coach for St. John's University (New York) before he made this movie.
What was his life like in New York city?
How did Keady's life change as he lived like a facory worker?
Find out how this beloved brand became the focus of an international campaign to change the conditions of their factories.
This is the beginning of our section on the negative effects of globalization.
Answer the Questions below:
1) Record the 'conditions' of the sweatshop.
2) Are the workers being exploited? How do you know?
3) Keady was a men's soccer team coach for St. John's University (New York) before he made this movie.
What was his life like in New York city?
How did Keady's life change as he lived like a facory worker?
AFTER WAVES OF PROTEST IN THE TREATMENT OF ITS WORKERS>> NIKE ADAPTED...
1) It became the first company to publish the locations of its factories....
2) They established a Code of Conduct for conditions for all factories
3) They regularly audit or check their factories to ensure a higher standard of working
5. How Many Slaves Work For You?
5a. Although some workers are paid for their work in TNC factories, many are not...
Go to the Slavery Footprint website and complete the survey.
5b. Watch the 'Made in a Free World' video about Slavery in the Cosmetic Industry
Take notes from the Powerpoint: Slavery and Child Labour in Our Globalized World
5c. Eliminate Child Labour: Explore and complete this interactive to learn about ways to stop child labour
Additional Information: Do Some Research!
Slavery in Pakistan - The Global Slavery Index
Slavery in India - The Global Slavery Index
5a. Although some workers are paid for their work in TNC factories, many are not...
Go to the Slavery Footprint website and complete the survey.
5b. Watch the 'Made in a Free World' video about Slavery in the Cosmetic Industry
Take notes from the Powerpoint: Slavery and Child Labour in Our Globalized World
5c. Eliminate Child Labour: Explore and complete this interactive to learn about ways to stop child labour
Additional Information: Do Some Research!
Slavery in Pakistan - The Global Slavery Index
Slavery in India - The Global Slavery Index
Bio-Poem Assignment and Rubric: Put Yourself in Another's Shoes
6. Globalization in HIC countries: The Movement of Labour Labour is moving from countries such as the UK and USA to countries with lower wages such as China and Bangladesh. How does this affect people at all stages of the consumption process? We will hold a press conference to find out... Be sure to complete reading p82-83 and questions 1 and 2 from page 83 of your textbook |
8. Globalization Debate: Is Globalization Positive or Negative?
Globalization Matrix Paper: Use your notebook and fill out both sides of the decision matrix
After our in-class writing assignment post your opinion based on evidence, below: