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Objective: Examine how a commonly used product connects places and people globally and the impacts of its production.

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1. Choose a Product: Select one everyday product (e.g., a fruit, smartphone, T-shirt, chocolate).​

2. Refine Inquiry Questions: Write down 3 key questions about your product.

   • Examples:

     • Where is this product made?

     • How does it reach consumers?

     • What environmental or social impacts are linked to this product? (negative and positive)

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• Research Essentials:

  • Country of Production: Identify and mark the product’s main production country on a world map.

  • Global Pathways: Briefly explain how the product moves from its origin to where it's sold, including one or two main trade routes.

  • Impact Snapshot: Identify two key environmental or social impacts of the product's production. (positive and/or negative)

 

• Present Your Findings:

  • In your book:

    • The product’s journey and global connections (include the map).

    • A key impact of production. (photographic/illustrative evidence of impact)

 

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Extension:

 

Sustainability Solutions:

Explore and explain a strategy to reduce the negative impacts of the product's production. (include relevant pictures)For example:

• Fair trade practices.

• Reducing waste or recycling.

• Supporting local production or environmentally friendly brands.