In this lesson from the World Affairs Council - Seattle, students will comprehensively understand SDG #15: Life on Land, including its key targets and significance. They will learn the importance of sustainable practices to protect and restore biodiversity, exploring how economic activities like agribusiness drive deforestation and its broader impacts. Students will examine the link between biodiversity loss and human health, understanding the interconnectedness of planetary and human health. They will discover how biotechnology and regenerative farming can combat climate change and restore ecosystems. Through critical thinking and reflection, students will identify resonant targets, propose land restoration steps, and develop a personal connection to the material. Working in small groups, they will enhance collaboration and communication skills, create a social media campaign to raise awareness, and engage in student-driven assessments. Finally, they will research local and global efforts in restoring forests and ecosystems, linking classroom learning to real-world actions, equipping them with knowledge and skills for environmental sustainability.
- Subject:
- Cultural Geography
- Environmental Science
- Health, Medicine and Nursing
- History
- Life Science
- Physical Geography
- Material Type:
- Lesson
- Lesson Plan
- Module
- Unit of Study
- Author:
- Washington OSPI OER Project
- Julianna Patterson
- Ryan Hauck
- Date Added:
- 07/10/2024
