Environmental Stewardship · Cultures and Communities

Ethics of Consumption

Discussing the impact of consumerism on the planet and exploring the 'zero waste' movement in France and Quebec.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is it possible to reconcile modern economic growth with environmental preservation?
  2. 2How does the vocabulary of marketing influence our consumption habits?
  3. 3What cultural values support or hinder the adoption of a minimalist lifestyle?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 12ON: Intercultural Understanding - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: French / Modern Languages
Unit: Environmental Stewardship
Period: Cultures and Communities

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