Overview:
Students will begin by discussing their knowledge on climate change and sustainability efforts. Then they will read the article, “Climate Change: Troubleshooting in China and Beyond” from the Knowledge@Wharton website and watch an accompanying video. The article and video highlight one of the biggest issues facing global leadership; the issue of climate change in a rapidly developing world. Students will work in groups to develop their own strategies to combat this issue.
NBEA Standard(s):
- International Business, II. The Global Business Environment
- International Business, IV. Global Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Management, V. Ethics And Social Responsibility
- International Business, VII. International Management
Knowledge@Wharton High School Articles:
- “Volkswagen’s Smog-filled Scandal”
- “The Migration Crisis and the Future for the European Union”
- “The Greatest Risks Facing Our World Economy”
- “Inside the Bee Economy”
- “Creating Tasty, New Foods that Help Sustain Our Planet”
- “Carter Roberts of the World Wildlife Fund Journeys to the Woods, the Amazon and a Legendary Place for Tigers”
- “Can Renewable Energy Solve the Global Climate Change Challenge?”
- “Breaking Down Community Barriers: The Fight for Environmental Justice”
- “Biotech Innovation That Breaks Down Plastic and Feeds the Fish”
- “A Young Photographer Sees His Lens as a ‘Creative and Powerful Conservation Tool’”
- “5 Takeaways from Emmanuel Macron’s Presidential Victory in France”
Lesson Plan Details:
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