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AuSSI Ecological Footprint (Secondary)
Lesson1 of 7 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyCivics and CitizenshipEnvironmentalBiodiversity
Lesson Summary
In this activity students learn about the concept of environmental or ecological footprints. They will learn how to measure their impact and take steps to reduce their personal footprint. Students make comparisons between the lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples prior to colonisation and the current mainstream, considering the impact of consumerism on environmental footprints. They are encouraged to complete a digital footprint for homework.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand their impact on the Earth
- take responsibility for their personal actions
- compare the impact on our environment between the past resource use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples prior to colonisation and our current resource use.
Success criteria
Students can:
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