Archive for the ‘People as consumers’ Category

What’s your ethical rhythm?

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

 

The Oxfam site has also had a make-over, there is a good section on how you can become involved in its campaigns.

How to play safe…

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

in Brazil and save the Amazon rainforest. Interesting People as Consumers case study. ;)

How does consumerism impact on you?

Monday, April 7th, 2008

The Government is conducting research into the impact of advertising and marketing on young people, it wants your views.  A good bit of active citizenship if you have a couple of minutes.

Radical Update- Consumers, Retail, Farming, My Place.

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Added various bits,  old favourites and new to Radical Geography tonight.

Began to upload some Pilot resources related to the My Place unit. I’ve also added some resources on farming, which seems to be popular at the moment, some old favourites here. Also added some work on global food consumption, I’m randomly putting together a unit looking at issues through food and water. Also began to upload some retail resources, more to come…

Two interesting articles…

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

In the Observer today, which you might want to spend a little time reading. The first is about the exploitation of Krill in Antarctica. The second is about food miles, the issue is somewhat more complex than people believe. Of course, Year 11 will understand this ;)

Radical Update- People as Consumers.

Friday, March 21st, 2008

I’ve added a new page to Radical Geography, people as consumers, I’m producing some new resources for the curriculum changes. First up is water… of the bottled variety. :)

Coca-Cola Hunt?

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

I forgot to show Year 10 this, what is the message?

Coca-Cola coursework

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Your Coca-Cola coursework should be completed and emailed to me by Friday 29th of February 2008. The first Friday after half-term. Failure to hand in on the date may result in me not marking your work.  :) Please make sure you see me before the date if you have any issues.

Please name your file like this  acassidycocacola.

If you would like me to make any suggestions to your work it must be emailed to me by Wednesday 20th of February 2008.

Please allow at least a twenty-four hour turn over.

Good luck, I look forward to reading your pieces.

Finally, have a nice rest.

Story of Stuff

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

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Recommend watching

A taster below

 

One to watch- oops!

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

Mark Thomas on Coca Cola is on at 8.00 p.m. tomorrow, not the time as previously published. Further details here.


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