Lesson Plan

• Describe how globalisation influences environmental outcomes, both positively and negatively.
• Explain how trade restrictions can be used as policy tools to mitigate environmental damage.
• Analyse a case study of a “pollution haven” to evaluate regulatory responses.
• Apply a simple economic model to assess the trade‑off between output and environmental degradation.
• Evaluate the net environmental impact of globalisation using evidence from the lesson.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handout with key points and comparative table
• Case‑study worksheet on the textile “pollution haven”
• Calculator or spreadsheet for model calculations
• Sticky notes for exit ticket

Begin with a striking fact: global shipping alone contributes about 3 % of worldwide CO₂ emissions. Ask students what they already know about globalisation and its environmental side‑effects. Outline today’s success criteria: students will be able to describe impacts, explain policy tools, and analyse a real‑world case.

1. Do‑now (5') – Quick quiz on definitions of globalisation and environmental externalities; review answers.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – How globalisation influences the environment (scale of production, transport, technology transfer, resource allocation, regulatory differences).
3. Positive/Negative impacts (10') – Guided discussion; students add examples to the board.
4. Trade‑restriction tools (10') – Presentation of tariffs, import quotas, export bans, border carbon adjustments; matching activity.
5. Case‑study analysis (15') – Small groups work on the textile “pollution haven” worksheet and share findings.
6. Modelling activity (10') – Calculate environmental impact using E = αY^β with different α, β values to illustrate technology effects.
7. Summary & check for understanding (5') – Recap key points; students complete a three‑question exit ticket on sticky notes.

Summarise that globalisation can both harm and help the environment, depending on technology, regulation, and consumer choices. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, and assign homework: write a brief paragraph proposing one trade‑policy measure to improve environmental outcomes in a chosen industry.