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Year 5

Sustainable world: does it matter how we live?

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Introducing sustainability

I can explain what sustainability means to me and start to identify choices that can be made with this in mind.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Carbon footprints

I can explain what a carbon footprint is and identify changes likely to make a positive difference.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Using energy wisely

I can identify ways to reduce use of fossil fuels and explain why this matters.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Tackling food waste

I can explain which foods have the highest carbon footprint and suggest choices that can lower this.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Biodiversity and sustainability

I can explain what biodiversity is and give some reasons why nature matters for a sustainable world.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Making cities more sustainable

I can research, identify and give examples of some ways in which cities can become more sustainable.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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