Lesson Plan

Grades 6-8

Eco-Ethics

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25 minutes

SUBJECTS: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Economics, Multiple Connections, Personal Consumption

Resource Overview

Students examine their own values by considering various environmental dilemmas and evaluating how different reactions impact the planet.

Students will be able to:
  • Participate in a collaborative, issue-based discussion within a small group.
  • Take and articulate positions on dilemmas.
  • Formulate and present reasons for their positions.

Features of This Resource

  • Students must make a decision and support it with logical reasoning
  • Set of eco-dilemmas provided
  • Easily modified for a more student-driven or teacher-driven approach

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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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