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Newspapers In Education: Global Issues And Sustainable Solutions, Facing The Future, Western Washington University
Newspapers In Education: Global Issues And Sustainable Solutions, Facing The Future, Western Washington University
Facing the Future Lessons
This curriculum will spark student interest in global and environmental issues and sustainable solutions through 20 thought-provoking articles that first appeared in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Newspapers in Education series Skills for Everyday Living. This 20-article series of case studies and classroom activities can be used in full or in part to study specific topics. All articles include a student activity and "take action" idea.
Fueling Our Future: Exploring Sustainable Energy Use - An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Recommended For Grades 3-5, Facing The Future, Western Washington University
Fueling Our Future: Exploring Sustainable Energy Use - An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Recommended For Grades 3-5, Facing The Future, Western Washington University
Facing the Future Lessons
Fueling Our Future: Exploring Sustainable Energy Use begins by introducing students to foundational energy science. The lessons then shift to focus on personal energy use, energy sources and their impacts, and transportation fuels. The unit culminates with an energy conservation lesson that showcases young people from around the world implementing energy conservation strategies in their homes, schools, communities and beyond. This lesson can be used as a launching pad for a classroom action or service project. This unit was designed to contribute to the Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance Education Team’s goal of strengthening overall science literacy of students in areas …