Without labeling the columns, the teacher writes the suggestions into two columns, one for communication and another for transportation. Ask the students if they are able to find the similarities in each column. Divide the class into groups of four students. Pass out the magazines and two sheets of 12 x 18 - inch paper to each group. Students glue pictures of examples from each category onto the appropriate sheet.
Students share their findings and display their work.
Pass out a plastic bag of products and pictures to each group. Students are to discuss what the items may have in common. Items that are selected should clearly show where they were manufactured or produced. The students make a list of the places where their products were produced or manufactured. In a class activity, each group will locate the places on the world map.