LESSON 1 - Introduction to Sustainability

Content: - Introduction to the concept of Sustainability - Introducing definitions of Sustainability: ‘meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs’ - Discuss the effect of humans on the environment in order to understand sustainability - Talk about the 3 basic principles of Sustainability – ecological, economic and social

Resources: - News articles discussing changes in the environment due to human activity - Videos/infographics illustrating key points - Charts/graphs to introduce definitions/concepts

LESSON 2 - Sustainable Ecosystems

Content: - Learn how humans are connected to the natural environment - Discuss how to protect the environment and preserve biodiversity - Introduce how to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment - Understand how a healthy environment can support human health, ecology, and sustainable development

Resources: - Videos/infographics showing how human activities affect the environment - Reports detailing the cause and effect relationship between human activities and the environment - Illustrations showing how human activities can damage the environment

LESSON 3 - Eco-Friendly Living

Content: - Introduce the concept of eco-friendly living - Examine different forms of energy and their advantages/disadvantagessuch as solar, wind, and hydropower - Learn ways to reduce energy, water and materials waste - Explore ways to reuse and recycle materials

Resources:
- Videos/infographics demonstrating different types of renewable energy - Photos illustrating how to reduce energy/materials waste - Examples of two-step/three-step recycling processes

LESSON 4 - Sustainable Business Practices

Content: - Introduce the concept of sustainable business practices - Examine different types of sustainable business practices such as environmental accounting, green bricks and green buildings - Learn ways to reduce carbon emissions and their benefits - Explore sustainable production and marketing practices

Resources: - Videos/infographics demonstrating different types of sustainable business practices - Photos illustrating how to reduce carbon emissions - Reports detailing the benefits of sustainable business practices

LESSON 5 - Sustainable Educational Practices

Content: - Introduce the concept of sustainable educational practices - Examine different types of sustainable educational practices such as effective waste management, use of renewable energy sources, introduction of organic gardening, and sustainable travel options - Learn ways to nurture a sense of responsibility towards the environment - Explore ways to engage in environmentally responsible behavior

Resources: - Videos/infographics demonstrating different types of sustainable educational practices - Photos illustrating how to engage in environmentally responsible behavior - Reports detailing the benefits of sustainable educational practices