Feb 6 2023 Climate & Environment Unit: Minimalism & Zero Waste

Attendance.

Review of class structure and general plan for each day.

> Attendance & Agenda Review 5 min

> Reading & OR Activity 15-30 min

> Video Viewing 10-15 min

> Possible Discussion and/or Group Work/Independent Work 15-20 min

(Double Blocks - Slightly updated version of the above.

Today: We have been talking quite a bit about globalization, climate and the environment so far. Continuing on with our unit:

Review of last week's video! & Group Work - Board. Summary.

A rich life with less stuff | The Minimalists | TEDxWhitefish

Activity: Completion of Video Assignment - AFTER VIDEO REVIEW - GROUP WORK!

1.    SUMMARIZE THE PURPOSE OF THIS VIDEO in 20 WORDS OR LESS:   


2.    IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY THIS PURPOSE WAS CONVEYED.

 

3.    IS THERE ANYTHING FROM THE VIDEO THAT YOU WOULD CONSIDER TAKING AWAY AND IMPLEMENTING WITHIN YOUR OWN LIFE? WHY OR WHY NOT?


Discussion re: Above questions. 


Extension Discussion - What can we do to minimize our consumerism & also work to support and take care of our finite planet. 


Exploring the Zero Waste Movement. 

Ted Talk Bea & Lauren. 


Reading of text Pg 110-117 - Globalization


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