I read Lesson 4: The Cost of Production. I found the readings/worksheets, discussion questions, and extension activities very interesting and engaging. The reading, "Working for a Living?", break...
In our culture, which focuses all too often on labels and extravagance, and in many indirect ways teaches its youth that value is ascribed more freely and tangibly to high priced heavily advertis...
I chose to read the chapter called “mapping the impact.” I can see this chapter being used in a future geography class or U.S. history class. One of the elements that I found engaging was dra...
I read the lesson,” Why Buy”. In my opinion, no aspect of this lesson is particularly creative or innovative in how it engages students in issues related to environmental sustainability. I wo...
I decided to use the lesson plan Garbology lesson 1. I like the lesson plan layout. I was amazed at how the lesson was very thorough and well planned to reach students with a clear understanding ...
I read "Why Buy?" I like the idea of having students critically analyze advertisements. In the past I have done a few activities with my Graphic Arts class having to do with the theme of advertis...
I'd like to adapt the "Mapping the Impact" lesson for my English-language learners. I like the idea of figuring out what it takes to create a consumer product, using input from people around the ...
I chose Garbology because I myself am a very hands on person and I feel that students are more productive when they are up and active and have a hands on approach. In my class we mostly do group ...
I chose the lesson Garbology. This lesson caused the students to be active with each other. It was creative to put the student in different group and ask them all the same questions. This particu...