Activity 3.1: what is sustainability?
Introduction
In this activity, students consider the concept of sustainability. Using a graphic organiser, they expand and connect key themes and ideas.
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- As a whole class, have students brainstorm the concept of sustainability.
- Using a graphic organiser, have them expand and connect key themes and ideas.
- Use the following focusing questions to guide discussion:
- What are some of the basic resources that people use every day?
- Are these resources sustainable or non-sustainable?
- What are some of the issues involved in making these resources sustainable?
- Prompt for answers that may include: more efficient cars, conserving clean water, and food production and distribution that conserve resources.