Exploring sustainability at secondary

Discuss, examine and reflect upon sustainability with secondary students using this collection of lessons, activities and projects

Tes Resources Team

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Lessons, activities and projects to stimulate critical thinking and reflection about sustainability

As our presence on the planet continues to have impact on a range of important biological systems, it is no surprise that sustainability is a significant cross-curricular focus. As well as being explored and discussed in the classroom, it is also at the forefront of young peoples’ minds as they consider their future and the next generation.

To help your secondary students understand the significance of climate change and sustainability, we’ve gathered together a selection of lesson ideas, activities and projects from the Tes community for you to explore.

Geography

Embed climate and sustainability in your physical and human geography lessons with this range of lessons, projects and activities on planning sustainable buildings and settlements, sustainable management of international areas and sustainable food production.

Sustainability - Escape Room
H Louise

Sustainability - Escape Room

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An interactive escape room lesson that explores the meaning of 'sustainability'. There are seven fun task cards that include activities relating to sustainability and why it is important. The lesson provides a fun and interactive introduction to the various issues and key issues surrounding sustaina...
Sustainable Management of Tropical Rainforests
markthegeographer

Sustainable Management of Tropical Rainforests

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the 2016 specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at how rainforests can be managed sustainably at different levels. We start with a retrieval practice multiple-choice task based around the content already learned in the rainforest section of the unit. We establis...
Sustainable Buildings: Project-based learning
rwood77

Sustainable Buildings: Project-based learning

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This is a really engaging resource that takes a project based learning approach to students designing and presenting a sustainable building. There is a series of 4 lessons, including one piece of homework. The first lesson comprises of a comprehension activity to inform students about the different ...
Settlement Game
lettielee

Settlement Game

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Teams are required to design their own town/city. taking consideration of all the factors required for a good sustainable living space. This resource is based on some rather dusty old cards I found at the back of a retired teachers cupboard. Played it with the students and added the changes they fe...
Food Management: Sustainable Food Production
markthegeographer

Food Management: Sustainable Food Production

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the 2016 specification Unit 2C, the optional unit on food management: In this fifth lesson we look at how food production can be made more sustainable. We start with a multiple-choice retrieval practice quiz based upon content learned in earlier lessons in the unit. Th...
Spotlight From Space PowerPoint presentation
worldslargestlesson

Spotlight From Space PowerPoint presentation

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Supporting PPT for Spotlight From Space lesson plan. In this project, students explore how satellites help us to understand and learn about our changing world. Students will: Identify the characteristics of and build a model satellite Explore how scientists use imagery from space to understand th...

Science

Explore science lessons on natural resources, recycling and sustainable food production. As well as activities to learn about the role of robotics in sustainable food production and role-play worksheets on issues such as overfishing.

AQA GCSE Chemistry Lecture 40 - Resources and Sustainability
empiricaltuition

AQA GCSE Chemistry Lecture 40 - Resources and Sustainability

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.10.1.1 - Using the Earth's resources. Specification Point 4.10.1.4 - Alternative methods of extracting metals. Specification Point 4.10.2.1 - Life cycle assessment. Specification Point 4.10.2.2 - Ways of...
Robotics and food sustainability
Futurum_Careers

Robotics and food sustainability

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Thank you for downloading this free resource. Let us know how we are doing and leave us a review. Suitable for 14-19-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, biology/engineering/STEM clubs and at home. This reso...
Sustainable food production
Cath McGuinness

Sustainable food production

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**Sustainable food production is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of why sustainable food production is important and give examples of sustainable food production methods through engaging activities and differentiated instruction**. This lesson is t...

DT

Get your students to consider sustainability and circular design thinking in their DT lessons with these worksheets and activities on the 6 Rs, guides to circular design and question sheets on product sustainability.

Circular Design Guide
EllenMacArthurFoundation

Circular Design Guide

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The Circular Design Guide is a collaboration between the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and IDEO, which is aimed at product and systems designers who want to understand how to design for a circular economy. The Guide contains, among other things, a selection of methods that designers could apply to the...
6Rs of Sustainability Card Match
drinewinker

6Rs of Sustainability Card Match

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A set of 12 high quality for pupils to match the keyword to the definition. Quick and easy starter, plenary and revision aid. Supplied as two A4 PDF pages, complete with trim marks to make cutting a breeze.
Sustainability Knowledge Organiser
Technobot

Sustainability Knowledge Organiser

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A knowledge organiser to support students' understanding of sustainability and its relevance in the manufacture of new products, including: finite resources non-finite resources ecological footprint social footprint disposal of waste: landfill, resource recovery, incineration ...

Citizenship and Careers

To discuss sustainability and consuming the world's resources responsibly with KS3 students, why not try this citizenship lesson? For considering green career opportunities, such as jobs in the renewable energy sector, take a look at this thought-provoking careers lesson.

Sustainability
EC Resources

Sustainability

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**Sustainability - why do we need to consume our resources responsibly? ** A detailed, editable 1 hour lesson all about sustainability and the reasons why we need to consume our planet's resources responsibly. Created to fit an 'adaptive teaching style' the lesson is influenced by Rosenshine's pr...
Green Skills and Careers
Cre8tive_PSHE

Green Skills and Careers

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Green Skills and Careers. PSHE and Careers Lesson designed by a L6 Qualified Careers Guidance Leader. Editable 15+ slide PowerPoint Lesson. Lesson includes: Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Homework Activity and links to our videos and much more. *...