KS4 Curriculum Booklet 2017 - 18

Curriculum Overview KS3

Subject: Business Studies Overview effective from[date ]: September 2017

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Starter – show images Oxford street and China pollution - what are the environmental impacts of these activities? Show video on pollution in China Teacher led notes on social costs – BBC Bitesize webpage on social costs and the environment Anglo-American case study on environmental responsibility Crossword on environmental issues

Environmental considerations

To understand how businesses and consumers accept greater environmental responsibility in their decision- making and the costs and benefits of businesses behaving this way. To identify and analyse where there may be a possible trade-off between sustainability and profit.

Environmental considerations include impact on traffic congestion, recycling, disposing of waste and noise and air pollution.

Sustainability issues include global warming and the use of scarce resources.

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Tata Steel case study on sustainability Guardian article on sustainable supply chains Video on how green is the high street? Students research what is meant by sustainability and a business that has a focus/aim on sustainability. McDonald’s video on sustainability in their supply chain Students to complete a 9-mark style question summarising the topic – recommend whether a business should behave in an ethical, environmental and sustainable manner. Give reasons for your advice.

Sustainability