Social Studies 10: Economic & Environmental Impacts of Globalization

A broad view of the economic systems of globalization. An Alberta teacher created this resource

A look at the economic benefits that can be generated through globalization. Created by an Alberta teacher

Negative impacts of globalization on the environment are caused by deregulation. This video was created by an Alberta teacher

A look at the negative impacts of globalization on working citizens who lose benefits. An Alberta teacher created this resource

What is globalization? Is globalization a good thing or not. Find out here!

Explore our changing world using the best statistics on health, income, environment and much more.

You can learn how many modern slaves are involved in creating those goods you have in your home.

An argument that consumers are ultimately the winners when goods can move easily across the globe.

Explore the concepts of capitalism and globalization in Tanzania and Peru, where most businesses operate outside the legal system.

A 2019 infographic from Statistics Canada that looks at the amount of trade Canada engages in with our free trade partners.

This video presents an unusual view as it argues that sweatshops are good for poor people who work in them.

If the global economy stops growing, economists think war would break out. But is infinite growth possible on a finite planet?

Dig into how foreign corporations exploit African nations like Mali for their gold mining.

A good explanation the "Race to Bottom" where countries attract corporate investment by reducing taxes and deregulating industry.

Explore how human activity is permanently changing the Earth’s natural systems

Find out which clothing habits actually matter most as you learn that what you have in your closet adds to your ecological footprint.

Learn how fast fashion has changed the fashion market... but there's a cost to cheap.

Analyse political issues at the global, international, regional, national, local and community levels.

An animated video that explores the high-tech industry’s millions of tons of e-waste.

Learn how frustration drove Malcom McLean to invent the shipping container which transformed the modern global economy.

Learn how and where the average t-shirt is made and its environmental impact.

A footprint calculator that determines how many planets we need if everyone lived like you