This free, online, two-day lesson plan is based on the impacts of globalization on the environment and how different societies define and try to address environmental problems. Students read informational handouts, discuss their content, and complete a group mock debate on environmental concerns from the perspective of the United States, the European Union, or China. All handouts and instructions are provided.

This resource is aligned to the Global Competence Curriculum Framework:

• Reflect on and prioritize how a local/global topic connects to the issues of people from within that community and around the world (9-12)
• Articulate and present solutions to global problems (9-12)
• Analyze the effect of historical events and people on decision making and problem solving within contemporary culture and the global community (9-12)
• Analyze and critique multiple perspective on global problems and issues (9-12)
• Evaluate the significance of an issue/problem to determine its importance both locally and globally (9-12)
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Globalization and the Environment

This resource is part of a collection of materials and resources compiled by members of the Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PACIE). Visit the PACIE website to learn more.

This lesson plan was created by Globalization101.org, an Internet resource offered by the Levin Institute to promote a greater understanding of globalization. The Levin Institute is an independent institute focused on international relations and affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY). It is designed to provide students and working professionals with the skills needed to succeed in today’s rapidly changing and challenging world.

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