Patterns of production
I can investigate the production of a mobile phone and describe some of the effects the manufacturing process has on people's lives.
Patterns of production
I can investigate the production of a mobile phone and describe some of the effects the manufacturing process has on people's lives.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Electronic devices have complex global supply chains.
- The availability of natural resources, workers and transportation costs influence the location of manufacturing.
- The way some products are manufactured can lead to poor working conditions for people in different parts of the world.
Common misconception
All the parts of a mobile phone come from one country.
The raw materials which go into making phones come from all around the world.
Keywords
Supply chain - A supply chain is all of the stages involved in producing goods, transporting them and selling them to customers.
Natural resources - Natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs.
Transport - Transport is a way of travelling between places and methods of transport include cars, buses, trains, bicycles.
Working conditions - Working conditions are the physical and mental conditions that people experience in their jobs.
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