Ecological Footprint Unit

Engage your students in a transformative exploration of environmental impact with the Ecological Footprint Unit! Centered around the essential question, “How sustainable is your current lifestyle?” this comprehensive, low-prep unit empowers students to reflect on their ecological footprint and understand its global implications.

Why Teachers Love This Unit:

✅ Comprehensive & Well-Structured – This week-long unit offers a complete, easy-to-implement package that covers the global and personal aspects of ecological footprints.
✅ Engages Critical Thinking – Students explore key terms like sustainability, affluence, and habitat destruction, while reflecting on the environmental impact of their choices.
✅ Hands-On Learning – The unit includes interactive activities such as the “Story of Stuff” and Ecological Footprint Dinner Project, allowing students to actively apply concepts.
✅ Builds Awareness & Responsibility – Fosters a deep understanding of sustainability, encouraging students to take responsibility for their actions and make informed choices.

What’s Included?

• Unit Pacing Guide – A clear, step-by-step guide to help you implement the unit with ease.
• Ecological Footprint Lesson Plans – Detailed lessons that guide students through each essential concept.
• Ecological Footprint Presentation & Guided Notes – A captivating presentation paired with notes to keep students engaged and organized.
• “The Story of Stuff” Activity Packet & Answer Key – An engaging activity that highlights the environmental impact of consumer goods.
• Personal Eco-Footprint Worksheet & Answer Key – A reflective worksheet to help students calculate and understand their individual ecological footprint.
• Ecological Footprint Assignment & Answer Key – A detailed assignment to deepen students’ understanding of their role in global sustainability.
• Ecological Footprint Dinner Lesson Plan – A creative lesson to explore the environmental impact of food choices.
• Ecological Footprint Dinner Do Now – A starter activity that introduces the topic and sparks curiosity.
• “Hungry Planet” Book PowerPoint Presentation – A visual, thought-provoking presentation to examine the global food system and sustainability.
• Ecological Footprint Dinner Project – A hands-on project that challenges students to apply what they’ve learned about sustainability.

Empower your students to make a lasting impact! With this unit, you’ll guide them in understanding their ecological footprint and taking meaningful steps toward a sustainable future.

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What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jamie M. says, “I needed a fresh activity for my students this year. The Story of Stuff put things into perspective for them as they are high school CONSUMERS who don’t think about the process of producing items, such as their phones and laptops!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WellSoul Classroom (TPT Seller) says, “Great resource! My students were very engaged and we had great discussions.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christine R. says, “Great Resource. Thank you for sharing!”

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