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:
- “Why British Youth Say ‘Brexit Is a Disaster for Our Country’”
- “What’s Your Climate Career Ambition?”
- “Volkswagen’s Smog-filled Scandal”
- “Venezuela’s Eugenia Carmona on the ‘Complete Chaos’ Afflicting Her Country”
- “The Role of Business in ‘the Biggest Issue We Face as a Planet’”
- “The Low-carbon Economy Is a High Global Priority”
- “The Greatest Risks Facing Our World Economy”
- “The Global Climate Strike and How Business Is Responding in the Face of Activism”
- “The Extreme Truths About Global Climate Change”
- “Take 5: The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus”
- “Public Policy: Tackling Today’s Challenges”
- “Educator Toolkit: Sustainability and Recommerce”
- “Creating Tasty, New Foods that Help Sustain Our Planet”
- “Climate Change Causes a Crisis in the Coffee Market”
- “Can Renewable Energy Solve the Global Climate Change Challenge?”
- “5 Ways the World Will Look Different in 2030”
- “10 Truths from Leaders in the U.S. Climate Movement”
Lesson Plan Details:
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