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In the Story of Change, Annie Leonard argues that it's not bad shoppers who are putting our future at risk; it's bad policies and business practices. Annie takes viewers through an exploration of what effective change making has looked like through history and shares the things you will find whenever people get together and change the world: a big idea, a commitment to working together, and a whole lot of action. She also lets us know that making change takes all kinds of people and ends with a question for viewers: Which are you?
General Assessment
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The Story of Change focuses on the production and consumpton of goods, the role of government and corporations in determining policies and practices with respect to production and the responsibilities of citizens to take such action as will change current practices in favor of a more sustainable direction. The resource therefore has implications for the following siubjects and units of study.
- Economics - units on issues in economics and economic decision making
- Political Science - units on shaping political policy
- Social Studies - units on responsible citizenship at the local, national and global level.
- Environmental Science - units on sustainable use of natural resources
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Themes Addressed
Citizenship (2)
- Community-Building and Participation
- Sustainable Consumption
Economics (1)
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Governance (1)
- Government Regulations
