The Conscious Consumer
Active Citizenship and Democratic Action · 3rd Year · Stewardship · 3o Periodo

The Conscious Consumer

Examine how the things we buy, use, and throw away impact the environment and people around the world.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Junior Cycle CSPE: Global citizenship;Examine how their choices as consumers impact on the environment and on people locally and globally.

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Examine how the things we buy, use, and throw away impact the environment and people around the world.

Key Questions

  1. How does the production of everyday goods affect the environment?
  2. What is the difference between a need and a want when shopping?
  3. How can we make more sustainable choices as consumers?

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