Distributing Goods

Civics The American Economy Distributing Goods
Students explain how the distribution chain moves products and services to consumers. Then they watch a video demonstration of the parts of the distribution chain. Next they explain how marketing and merchandising are used to attract buyers. Finally they create an advertisement for a good or service.

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In this experience, students explain how the distribution chain moves products and services to consumers. Then they watch a video demonstration of the parts of the distribution chain. Next they explain how marketing and merchandising are used to attract buyers. Finally they create an advertisement for a good or service.

Objectives

  • Identify how goods are transported from manufacturers to consumers.
  • Explain how services are delivered to consumers.
  • Analyze how goods and services are marketed to consumers.


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Have you purchased something online? Search, choose, click, pay, and hours or days later, a package arrives at your door. But what is going on behind the scenes to get that item from the supplier to your home? And what happens before you buy, to make you decide to spend your money? In this lesson you will explore answers to these questions.

Objectives

  • Identify how goods are transported from manufacturers to consumers.
  • Explain how services are delivered to consumers.
  • Analyze how goods and services are marketed to consumers.


a port full of shipping containers with ships and a city visible in the background

Shipping Containers at the Port


Think about the last item you bought. Where did you by it?

A) Store
B) Online
C) Restaurant
D) Private person
E) Other

What steps do you think were involved in getting that item to you? If you do not know, that is okay; you can use your imagination to answer the question.

Post your answer

Discuss student predictions. They will learn the steps in the distribution chain in this experience.


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