Future Earth: Visions for a Sustainable World
Engaging students in envisioning what a sustainable world looks like in the future and their role in creating it.
Key Questions
- Construct a vision for a sustainable world in the year 2050.
- Justify the importance of individual actions in achieving global sustainability.
- Predict the innovations needed to address future environmental challenges.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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