This is a teacher-led activity designed to help visual learners understand what a supply chain is. 

Mind mapping

The instructions for this game are designed to help students better understand each one of the actors in the supply chain, and why they make decisions in the way they do. It helps students understand each stakeholder's motivation and why they don't always make the best decisions to protect workers, children, or the environment. 

 

The instructions include a printout for the cards that need to be printed and distributed to each group of students.

The T-shirt game: Understanding Motivations within Supply Chains

The presentation contains a real life example of the garment industry in South East Asia as well as an end-of-presentation discussion prompt.

After the T-Shirt game: connecting motivations to trafficking 

T-shirt game

1. Role-Playing Reflection:

   • How did taking on a specific role in the scenario affect your understanding of the issue?

   • Were there any conflicts between your role’s perspective and your personal beliefs?

2. Debrief:

   • What did you learn about consumer responsibility in preventing labor trafficking?

   • How can cultural differences influence vulnerability to trafficking?

 

After the T-Shirt Game: presentation

1. Impact Reflection:

   • How did the game’s profit distribution align with or differ from your expectations?

   • What role does exploitation play at each stage of the supply chain?

2. Actionable Steps:

   • What changes would you suggest to make the supply chain more equitable?

   • How can you influence consumer behavior to reduce exploitation?