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STOP! Remember our Behaviour!
Lesson 1 - Introduction to sustainability
Focus: Defining and clarifying sustainability and identifying elements of planning to be included.
WALT
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Explore key concepts of sustainability and community planning.
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Work collaboratively to begin planning a project that meets real-world needs using digital tools.
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Reflect on our learning and make informed choices about what to include in our designs.
WILF
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Clear and thoughtful definitions in the pre-learning task, using your own words.
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Active participation with your partner during the planning phase.
First, we will do a little pre learning test to see what you already know about sustainable buildings in your community.
Watch the video!
Discuss as a class - what do you think the word sustainable means?
Answer the following questions
Being sustainable...
Research the following places in your community:
a) Community Garden
b) Playground
c) Sports/eSports recreation centre
d) Farm/Wildlife Sanctuary
e) Theme Park
You will need to find the answers for the following questions:
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How does their location impact the natural environment? (Plant and animal life)
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How does the location manage their waste?
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What steps is the location taking into having little negative impact on the environment?
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What does the community think about this location?
Click the icon to complete your test!
Well done! You've almost made it through the first lesson!
Now you will record a short format voice response to questions:
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What have you learnt?
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What might be important for you to include in your planning?
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Why is sustainability important?
Upload your voice response to the questions to the Google Classroom!
Sustainability
