Intended End User: Teacher
Age Group: Lower Secondary; Upper Secondary
School Curriculum: Science; Social & Environment Science; Business Studies
Themes and Topics: Behaviour & Lifestyle; Collective Action; Environmental Change; Economics; Futures Thinking; Food and Agriculture; Power & Influence; Information & Knowledge; Citizenship
Duration: Each lesson plan is designed to be completed within a standard class period (approximately 45-60 minutes).
Type of Resource: Assessment, Case Study, Lesson Plans, Project, Reference Document
Keywords: Sustainable Consumption; Environmental Impact; Waste Reduction
Languages: English
Description
The Eco-Schools program offers a series of lesson plans focused on sustainable consumption for students aged 13-16. These lessons aim to:
- Differentiate between needs and wants.
- Analyse personal and societal consumption patterns.
- Understand the environmental and social impacts of consumerism.
- Develop strategies for promoting responsible consumption and waste reduction.
The lessons incorporate interactive activities, discussions, and assessments to engage students in critical thinking about their consumption habits and their role in promoting sustainability.
How to use this resource
Educators can integrate these lesson plans into their curriculum to address topics related to sustainability, consumer education, and environmental science. The plans are structured to facilitate:
- Classroom discussions on consumption habits.
- Activities that encourage self-reflection and critical analysis.
- Projects that promote community awareness and action on sustainable consumption.
Teachers are encouraged to adapt the materials to their local context and the specific needs of their students.
The resources
Before you begin (PDF):
Learning Outcomes (Teachers)
- Elicit prior knowledge and further develop knowledge and comprehension of key Sustainability Citizenship key concepts, challenging established worldviews and values.
- Apply a range of suitable tools and frameworks to promote student Sustainability Citizenship
- Through workshop activities and communities of practice, build capacity and agency as Sustainability Citizenship educators and leaders.
Green Competencies
- Embodying Sustainable Values: Valuing Sustainability; Supporting Fairness; Promoting Nature
- Embracing Complexity in Sustainability: Systems Thinking; Critical Thinking; Problem Framing
- Envisioning Sustainable Futures: Futures Literacy; Exploratory Thinking
- Acting for Sustainability: Collective Action; Individual Initiative
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