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  COMMUNITIES AND IDENTITY - YEAR 10 AND 11
Consumers and the Environment		  
     
 


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Learning Objectives Possible Teaching Activity Learning Outcomes

Pupils should have a basic understanding of:

  • the problems currently facing our environment

  • ways of saving energy and water

  • how rubbish can be reduced and recycled

  • problems caused by animal welfare and cruelty to animals

Link MarkerBegin the lesson by talking about the environment. Ask the students about the types of problems currently facing our environment.

Link MarkerTalk to the students about water and energy. Discuss the different ways in which they can save water and energy. Look at the different labelling systems that exist to help consumers understand the impact items can have on the environment.

Link MarkerTalk to the students about waste and rubbish. Talk to them about the ways in which waste can be reduced and look at the different ways that 'smart shopping' can help the environment.

Link MarkerTalk to the groups about animal welfare. Discuss the problems that exist with cruelty to animals and the ways in which they can help care for animals themselves.

Students will be able to recognise there are many different problems currently facing our environment and will learn about the positive effects of saving water and energy.

Students will understand the importance of smart shopping to reduce and recycle rubbish and will understand different aspects of animal welfare.