Globalisation

Key Concepts

Global interaction focuses on the connections among individuals and communities, as well as their relationships with built and natural environments, from the perspective of the world as a whole.

 Related Concepts

Culture, Equity, Globalization, Perspective

 Other Related Concepts

Interdependence

 Global Context & Explorations

 Globalization and sustainability

Explorations to develop

  • Commonality
  • Diversity and interconnection
  • Markets
  • Commodities and commercialization

 Statement of Inquiry

Global interactions lead to greater interdependence and interconnection of markets and businesses but less diversity between people and cultures.

Student Formative Assessments

BMW

Nike

Adidas

McDonalds

TNC’s and Ethics

These videos are from an environmental Youtube channel – always think about the purpose of the provider before accepting what they tell you.

A. Is Apple ethical?

B. Does it need to be ethical or at least seen to be?

C. How is the phone sustainable?

D. How important do you think ethics is to the consumer?

E. Is Ikea ethical?

F. What could it do to become more ethical? How do you think this will affect the business?