| L2EFS | L2 Education for Sustainability | 17 credits | Yr: 12 | |
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| Two internals (9 credits) and two externals (8 credits). This is a university approved subject. | ||||
| Costs: | ||||
| $25 project supplies | ||||
| Prerequisites: | ||||
| Students who have not taken Level 1 Education for Sustainability are still able to take Level 2. Students need to have the skills to work independently and also cooperatively on group projects. Students need to be able to listen respectfully to the opinions of others and be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others. Learning will take place in the classroom and outside, doing hands-on work. | ||||
| Learning Strategies: | ||||
| Education for sustainability includes learning about: . the environment - water, land, ecosystems, energy, waste, urban living and transportation · the the interactions between the natural environment and human activities, and the consequences of these · the choices and actions we can take to prevent, reduce, or change harmful activities to the environment. · the Māori concepts of manaakitagana and kaitiakitanga Students will develop skills to plan, act on and reflect on action projects related to environmental and social issues. Students will build effective communication skills, as well as improving their ability to critique sources of information and other people’s opinions. |
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| Main Areas of Study: | ||||
| Students will be learning about the four pillars of sustainability. They will use this knowledge to investigate different groups and businesses and make suggestions about how to improve on their overall sustainability. Students will also work on passion projects involving manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga. Ethics and decision making will be emphasised. | ||||