Beoogde eindgebruiker: Leraar
Leeftijdsgroep: Lower Primary; Upper Primary; Lower Secondary
Schoolcurriculum: Wetenschap; Maatschappijleer, Lichamelijke Opvoeding en Gezondheidsleer; Maatschappijleer en Milieukunde
Thema's en onderwerpen: Energy Use and Production; Behaviour & Lifestyle; Collective Action; Environmental Change; Economics; Futures Thinking; Information & Knowledge; Citizenship; Pedagogy Approaches
Duur: Approximately 1 school hour.
Type bron: Case Study, Lesson Plans, Project, Reference Document
Trefwoorden: Life Cycle Assessment; Environmental Impact; Sustainable Consumption
Talen: Engels
Beschrijving
The Life of a Soccer Ball is an educational resource developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that explores the environmental impacts associated with the lifecycle of a soccer ball. It traces the journey from raw material extraction through manufacturing, transportation, usage, and disposal, highlighting how each stage affects natural resources and contributes to issues like climate change. The document also offers practical tips for extending the life of a soccer ball and encourages sustainable practices among students. This resource serves as a valuable tool for educators aiming to integrate concepts of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and life cycle assessment into their curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding of how everyday products impact the planet..
Hoe gebruik je deze bron
Educators can use this resource to introduce students to the concept of life cycle assessment and the environmental impacts of consumer products. The document can serve as a basis for classroom discussions, projects, or case studies on sustainability, encouraging students to think critically about product consumption, resource use, and environmental stewardship. Teachers can guide students through each stage of the soccer ball’s life cycle, fostering an understanding of how everyday items affect the environment and inspiring more sustainable choices.
De middelen
Here is an interactive Storymap for the Lifecycle Of A Soccer Ball
Learning Outcomes (Teachers)
- Eliciteren van voorkennis en verder ontwikkelen van kennis en begrip van de belangrijkste concepten van Duurzaam Burgerschap, waarbij gevestigde wereldbeelden en waarden in twijfel worden getrokken.
Groene competenties
- Duurzame waarden belichamen: Duurzaamheid waarderen; eerlijkheid ondersteunen
- Complexiteit omarmen in duurzaamheid: Systeemdenken; Probleemkader
- Duurzame toekomstvisies: Onderzoekend denken
Creative Commons
https://www.epa.gov/web-policies-and-procedures/epa-disclaimers
This material was produced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is in the public domain.
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