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War On Waste - Fast Fashion Fallout
Lesson10 of 13 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6Humanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking
Lesson Summary
Students explore some of the social and environmental impacts of fast fashion. They begin by reviewing their understanding of the term ‘fashion’ before being introduced to the concept of ‘fast fashion’. Students work collaboratively to explore a range of impacts associated with fast fashion. They then use the 4Rs to generate ideas for addressing the impacts of fast fashion and create a pocket-sized guide to help them make better shopping choices.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand what fast fashion is
- recognise some of the social and environmental impacts of fast fashion
- understand the concept of the 4Rs and understand how it can be applied to fast fashion.
Success criteria
Students can:
- analyse and respond to images
- use the 4Rs to create solutions
- communicate ideas visually
- work individually and collaboratively
- participate in class and group discussions.
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