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=Sustainable Practices - Your Ecological Footprint & Resources Around You =
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Resources are a source of wealth which can be used to support life on this planet, not only human life but that of all living creatures. The planet's resources can be categorized into non-renewable and renewable resources. Non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy are finite and cannot be sustained for all time. Examples of renewable resources include air, water, forests, fisheries and products of agriculture these products of the planet can, if given enough time, return to their original state after having been used. The continued existence of renewable resources is due to the natural process of nutrients cycling through the environment.
 * Teacher Information **

Renewable resources however still have the potential to be damaged or destroyed. Although scientists have and are currently discovering alternatives to non-renewable resources in the form of renewable resources, proper management is essential as ecosystems can lose balance causing the loss of biodiversity. A clean shift to renewable energy is an example of correctly managing natural resources to ensure the sustained health of the planet for future generations.

//Lessons are based on approximately an hour time frame.//
 * Suggested Lesson Schedule **

__** Lesson One **__ This lesson is to introduce students to the concepts of renewable resources and how they are important to us and to provide students with the background knowledge to complete the final task.

Worksheets, A3 Paper, Magazines, Exercise Books
 * Lesson Content:**
 * Provide background information to the class about renewable resources and introduce the class to what they will be doing within these lessons. Also mention what their final project will be.
 * There will be worksheets to read and discuss with questions that can be done as a class. The worksheet can be completed using your interactive whiteboard if you wish.
 * In set pairs, students can create a poster using magazines pictures to create a fact poster about what they know about renewable resources, to be displayed in the classroom.
 * Resources:**
 * Resources:**

Students will be starting work on renewable energy and be introduced to ideas about how to save energy.
 * __ Lesson Two __**


 * Lesson Content:**
 * Watch videos on energy saving ideas. ([|Eco House Challenge],[|Smart Home])
 * Introduce ‘[|Ollie’s World]’ website
 * Complete worksheet ‘Renewable Energy Worksheet’ – students are able to use computers and books for research and then glue pages into their exercise books.

Worksheets, Exercise Books, Computers, Books on Energy.
 * Resources:**

This lesson is to introduce students to the concepts of an ecological footprint and how it impacts on us and to provide students with background knowledge
 * __ Lesson Three __**


 * Lesson Content:**
 * As a class go through School [|Ecological Footprint] using Interactive Whiteboard. It is a good idea to go through this resource before working through it with your class.
 * In allocated pairs, students can calculate their [|Ecological Footprint].
 * Once students have calculated their footprint, they will need to complete worksheet ‘A Closer Look At Your Ecological Footprint’
 * During this lesson time allow pairs of students to work through the Interactive Whiteboard resource of ‘[|An Energy-Efficient House]’

Worksheets, Computers
 * Resources:**

__** Lesson Four **__ Students, with their partner, will be required to watch a [|YouTube] clip and analyse its message. They will be required to write and share with the group a minimum one page, maximum two page summary about the video clip and suggest ways they will minimise their ecological footprint.


 * Lesson Content:**
 * Introduce the concept of the lesson to your class explaining a short piece about what they are going to be watching
 * Allow students to view the video once
 * Have quick class discussion about ways they could minimise their footprint
 * Show the video clip again, before allowing students to head off into their pairs to complete their analysis
 * A short while before the class ends, come back as a group and share ideas

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Computer, YouTube video clip, Exercise Book
 * Resources:**

Further research into renewable resources and how it can be used to reduce their ecological footprint.
 * __ Lessons 5 & 6 __**


 * Lesson Content:**
 * Briefly recap the original task with the class, making sure to clarify any questions with the class. Also reminding them of the different aspects that they will need to research.
 * Allow students to continue with their own research. This information is to be recorded in their exercise books
 * During the class remember to check in with all students to see how they are going and making sure they are on task

**Resources:** Computers (preferably one computer per pair), Exercise Book

Students will be compiling their research and creating their PowerPoint presentation
 * __ Lesson 7 __**

**Lesson Content:**
 * Talk students through creating a PowerPoint and show example of what is expected of them
 * Students to spend time creating their PowerPoint on renewable resources and how they can reduce their ecological footprint.
 * Students also need to save their presentation onto a USB stick.

Attached is an example of what will be expected from the students in their PowerPoint presentations.

**Resources:** Computers (preferably one computer per pair), Exercise Book

Presentation Time. Students will have to open their PowerPoint presentation using their USB stick. Their presentation will need to around 2 - 3 minutes.
 * __ Lesson 8 __**

**Resources:** A computer connected to interactive whiteboard or a data projector that also has PowerPoint installed

There is a range of worksheets that students who are early finishers can complete
 * Extension Plans:**

Also those Students may be able to do some research into how the school can reduce its Ecological Footprint
 * School [|Ecological Footprint]

**Teacher resources **

 * Websites that teachers can use in connection with this topic: **
 * Department of Education - Tasmania [|'Saving Energy Guide']: Great ideas and information to share with the students!
 * [|Carbon Footprint Animation]: could be incorporated into a lesson


 * General websites that teachers can use for other lessons: **
 * [|Write Lesson Plans:]Tips on how to create interesting and fun lessons!
 * Promethean Planet Interactive Whiteboard Community
 * [|Educational Technology]Web tools for teachers to use
 * [|VELS] Victorian Essential Learning Standards

Ruscoe, A., & Budden, N. (2003). //The Environment: Promoting Sustainability (Ages 11+).// R.I.C. Publication.
 * References **

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