Doughnut economics case studies (UK)

In this lesson, students will revise features of the circular flow and Doughnut Economic models from the previous lesson before exploring a real-world example of Doughnut Economics in action.

Subject:

Economics and business

Levels:

Years 9-10

Film:

2040

Topic:

Climate change

Sustainability

Time required:

1hr 40mins

Country:

United Kingdom , Ireland

Lesson plans include:

Worksheet , Activity

Overview

In this lesson, students will revise features of the circular flow and Doughnut Economic models from the previous lesson, Comparing Economic Models, before exploring a real-world example of Doughnut Economics in action.

Students will have the opportunity to investigate one of the five solutions presented in the 2040 feature documentary. Groups will evaluate the impact all solutions have on environmental and social wellbeing using a set criteria and star rating system. Students will then reflect individually on the solutions using ‘The Doughnut’ model as a guide.

Learning Intentions

Students understand the features of the Doughnut Economics model
Students identify the pressures placed on the planet and the inequality of social wellbeing
Students evaluate possible solutions to an environmental and social problem

Credits and acknowledgements:

Curriculum material has been developed and written by Cool.org. UK curriculum edits and mapping has been by Together Films.

Cool.org, GoodThing Productions and Regen Studios would like to acknowledge the generous contributions of Good Pitch Australia, Shark Island Institute, Documentary Australia Foundation, The Caledonia Foundation, Global Health Film and our philanthropic partners in the development of these teaching resources.

Watching the film

Watch the full film with your class by filling in this form. If you have any questions, please contact the Together Films team at 2040@togetherfilms.org

By purchasing an educational screening licence of 2040, schools can use the film for several types of screenings such as; screenings in classrooms (both in-person and virtually), screenings with pupils and parents, and screenings for fundraising purposes.