Lesson 5.2

Lesson 3 Intro

Lesson 3—Environmental Sustainability

What is the relationship between globalization, the environment, and sustainability?

Get Focused

There are views that globalization directly causes issues for the environment and threatens sustainability. Is this the only relationship between globalization and the environment? Is it possible that globalization could sustain a viable environment that would protect resources for future generations? Can you enjoy the benefits of economic globalization and do your part in sustaining the environment?

Notebook

This is a required activity to support Get Focused.

Record key ideas in your Notebook

Internet

Gather details about the current ecoAUTO Rebate Program offered by the Government of Canada. This program is no longer available but write a summary of it.

Research

What guides your first new car purchase?

1. Identify the year, make, and model of the car you would purchase. The Internet has many car websites that can provide the information you need.

2. In your Notebook explain what guided your choice.
3. Post your comments on the discussion forum.