Sustainability
Sustainability refers to the ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It considers environmental, social, and economic factors.
2hrs
Exploring energy (UK/Ireland)
In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with the topic of energy. Students begin by clarifying key terms around energy before participating in a group jigsaw activity to investigate different types of energy. They then explore a case study about local energy production from the documentary before creating a scientific poster to communicate their own ideas for local energy. Finally, students reflect on their learning by considering the question; “What is your energy 2040?”
1hrs
Talking about transport (US)
In this lesson, students will be immersed in and connect with the documentary film 2040, focusing on the topic of transport. Students will interview their peers about why we use transport and then work collaboratively to suggest the different types of transport we use. They then look at what types of transport might be available in the future and work in groups to generate ideas for future sustainable transport options.
2hrs
Exploring energy (US)
In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with, the documentary film 2040, focusing on the topic of energy. Students begin by clarifying key terms around energy before participating in a group jigsaw activity to investigate different types of energy. They then explore a case study about local energy production from the documentary before creating a scientific poster to communicate their own ideas for local energy.
1hr 37mins
Finding out about food (US)
In this lesson, students will be immersed in and connect with the documentary film 2040, focusing on the topic of food. Students explore some of the big issues relating to food, including waste, packaging, transport, farming, and healthy eating. They undertake research and explore some of the solutions to these big issues, working collaboratively to create their own 2040 food script and scene.
1hrs
Writing the future
In this lesson, students will engage in solutions-focused thinking about the challenge of climate change.
1hr 25mins
Empowering women and girls
In this lesson, students will explore the relationship between empowering women and girls and addressing climate change.
1hr 52mins
Understanding persuasion
In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on how persuasion.
1hr 40mins
Doughnut economics case studies
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.
1hrs
Comparing economic models
In this lesson, students will explore the traditional circular flow economic model and evaluate the factors of the economy that are not considered.
3hrs 30mins
Taking action for your 2040
In this lesson, students will be immersed in and connect with 2040, focusing on actions they can take that has positive benefits both now and in the future.
2hrs
Exploring energy
In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topic of energy.
1hrs
Talking about transport
In this lesson, students will be immersed in and connect with 2040, focusing on the topic of transport.
