Introduction
Your Sustainability Starts Here by: Janel Bolanos
NGSS Standard:HS-ESS3-1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity (9th grade)
Learning Objective:
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Identify sustainable alternatives and activities that students can apply
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Explain how Human behavior can affect the environment we inhabit
Introduction to activity: In this activity you will explore how our actions have lead to the depletion of earths finite materials. Use the links to explore what sustainability is and how it can be implemented. As an assessment you will bet asked to create a how to poster for a sustainable activity of your choosing.
Task
Sustainability in my life:
For this assignment you will create a how to poster for a sustainable activity students can do at home. Please make sure to make it as accessible for all students. Your poster must include color, graphics, list of materials needed and clear steps for student to follow. Include a small description about how this activity can have positive effects on our environment.
Example:
Process
Lets get started:
Step 1: What is sustainability (Use the link to find out what sustainability is)
https://www.sustain.ucla.edu/what-is-sustainability/
https://youtu.be/MilcnqXKjR4?si=vDQMmGrfKWHwmh3t
Step 2: Pick your activity (Below are some resource to help you decide what you would like to do your project on)
https://pebblemag.com/magazine/doing/upcycling-clothes
https://naturespath.com/blogs/posts/20-activities-kids-learn-sustainability
https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/sustainability-activities-for-kids/
Step 3: Create your poster (Double check to make sure that you have all the requirements)
Requirements:
1) Must have a title
2) Must have at least 5 different colors
3) Must include at least 4 graphics
4) Must include list of materials needed
5) Must have clear steps in legible handwriting
6) Must include 2 sentences on how this activity can have positive effects on our environment.
Evaluation
Rubric: Your poster will be graded using the following rubric
| Category | You met none of the criteria needs (0) | You met some of the criteria needs (1) | You met many of the criteria needs (2) | You met most or all the criteria needs (3) | Grade |
| Title | The poster does not have a title | The poster has a title that is not connected to the poster | The poster has an engaging and clear Title but not at the top of the page | The poster has an engaging and clear Title at the top of the page | |
| Color | No colors were used in the creation of the poster | One-two different colors were used in the creation of the poster | Three-four different colors were used in the creation of the poster | Five or more different colors were used in the creation of the poster | |
| Graphics | No graphics were used in the creation of the poster | One-two different graphics were used in the creation of the poster | Three different graphics were used in the creation of the poster | Four or more different graphics were used in the creation of the poster | |
| List of Materials | No materials were listed | Few materials were listed | Material list was not clearly labeled | All materials were clearly listed and labeled | |
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Instructional Steps |
No steps were outlined | Steps were not clearly out line and were not in the proper order | Steps were clearly outlined, and in order but did not provide enough information | Steps were clearly outlined, in order, and provided enough information to be replicated | |
| Reflection Sentences | No sentences were provided | Both sentences did not demonstrated a clear understanding of sustainability | Only one sentences demonstrated a clear understanding of sustainability | Both sentences demonstrate a clear understanding of sustainability. | |
| Total | /18 |
Conclusion
You have completed the task! Now share your poster with your friends, family, classmates and anyone else you wish to. Small changes can add up and make a big difference. Sustainability is not a one day task but the concise effort to make positive environmental change.
