Lesson Plan:
How does a t-shirt get to a store? Grades 4-8
For This Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Created by: Gillian Jackson In this lesson students will learn how t-shirts get from the factory where they are made to the consumer. Using the examaple of an Anvil t-shirt, students will learn about supply chains, the role of a distributor, and the journey products take worldwide.
Subject Area(s):
Economics, Geography
Recommended Grade Level:
4th - 8th
Estimated Time: 
One hour
Learning Objectives:
- To define the concept of a Supply Chain
- To Understand the supply chain of a t-shirt
- To Understand what happens at a distribution center
- To explore the journey of a t-shirt
Materials Needed:
- Smartboard/blackboard
- Maps
- Drawing paper
- Drawing materials
Lesson Plan Content:
- Vocabulary
- Teacher Background Information
- TrackMyT.com Activities
- In Classroom Activities