You must also turn in the two highlighted articles that we used on Wednesday through Friday, 2/16-2/18
Based on the five pillars of sustainability, is there a way to grow bananas that is a social good (that is, it has limited toxicity, positive economic benefits, and avoids poverty traps)? You may structure the banana farm any way you wish--as a coop, a banana republic, a subsistence locale, or a small business with less than 20 workers.
Your answer should demonstrate a knowledge of the terms found in this unit. You opinion should be clear. Evidence from the articles on bananas should be quoted in " " One or two graphics to show me complicated concepts may be used.
GRADING RUBRIC
Opinion (0 to 8 points) Your opinion that bananas may or may not be grown sustainably is supported with at least three pieces of evidence from the reading.
Social Good (0 to 6 points) Whether growing bananas can be termed a social good or not will be considered, based on evidence presented.
Toxicity and Business Structure (0 to 6 points) What type of business structure is best for the worker, and how does that affect the toxicity to which the worker is exposed?
Economic Understanding (0 to 8 points) Each economic term used correctly will be considered for 1 point, to a maximum of 8 points.
Sustainability (0 to 6 points) Each pillar of sustainability identified will be considered for 2 points, to a maximum of six points.
Grammar (0 to 6 points) Grammatical structure, including an introduction, a conclusion, and complete sentences will be considered for a maximum of six points.
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