Exploring Sustainability and Environmental Vocabulary

Exploring Sustainability and Environmental Vocabulary

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will have an understanding of key vocabulary related to sustainability, the environment, pollution, and the issue of plastic soup.

What do you already know about sustainability and environmental issues?

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Defining Sustainability

Understanding the concept of sustainability and its importance in modern society.

Impact of Pollution

Examining the effects of pollution on the environment and human health.

Environmental Vocabulary

Exploring vocabulary related to the environment, such as 'renewable energy', 'carbon footprint', and 'biodiversity'.

Plastic Soup

Understanding the concept of 'plastic soup' and its implications for marine life and ecosystems.

Interactive Vocabulary Quiz

Participate in a fun and interactive quiz to test your understanding of the newly learned vocabulary.

Homework Assignment

Reflect on the key learnings from today's lesson and write a short essay on one sustainable action you can take in your daily life.

Discussion: Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Engage in a group discussion about potential solutions to environmental challenges and how individuals can contribute to a sustainable future.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.