Utilizador final previsto: Professor
Grupo etário: Lower Primary; Upper Primary; Lower Secondary
Currículo escolar: Ciências; Educação social, física e sanitária; Ciências sociais e ambientais
Temas e tópicos: Energy Use and Production; Behaviour & Lifestyle; Collective Action; Environmental Change; Economics; Futures Thinking; Information & Knowledge; Citizenship; Pedagogy Approaches
Duração: Approximately 1 school hour.
Tipo de recurso: Case Study, Lesson Plans, Project, Reference Document
Palavras-chave: Life Cycle Assessment; Environmental Impact; Sustainable Consumption
Línguas: Inglês
Descrição
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..
Como utilizar este recurso
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.
Os recursos
Here is an interactive Storymap for the Lifecycle Of A Soccer Ball
Resultados de aprendizagem (professores)
- Obter conhecimentos prévios e aprofundar o conhecimento e a compreensão dos conceitos-chave da Cidadania para a Sustentabilidade, desafiando as visões do mundo e os valores estabelecidos.
Competências verdes
- Incorporar valores sustentáveis: Valorizar a sustentabilidade; apoiar a equidade
- Abraçar a complexidade na sustentabilidade: Pensamento sistémico; Enquadramento de problemas
- Perspectivas de futuros sustentáveis: Pensamento exploratório
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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