Description

In this lesson, students will explore how we can achieve sustainable lifestyles. They will also apply knowledge and understanding by building a sustainable place to live that represents new and innovative thinking on sustainable lifestyles.

Objectives

• Have knowledge, understanding and be able to describe what improves and harms environments and about some of the ways people look after them.
• Know and understand that there are different kinds of responsibilities and duties at home, at school, in the community and towards the environment.
• Learn that resources are limited and how they can be allocated in different ways and that these choices affect individuals, communities and the sustainability of the environment.

Curriculum Connections Summary

• Ontario - Science & Technology
• Quebec - Science & Technology
• New Brunswick - Science
• Nova Scotia - Science
• Alberta - Science
• British Columbia - ADST & Science
• Manitoba - Science
• Prince Edward Island - Science
• Saskatchewan - Science & Social Studies
• Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
• Yukon Territories - Follows B.C.'s Curriculum
• Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
• Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum