Conservation and Sustainability
Science · 5th Year · Science and the Environment · 2.º Período

Conservation and Sustainability

Students explore the concept of sustainability and the importance of conserving natural resources. They debate the impact of human activity on climate change.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Leaving Certificate Applied Science, Module 2: Science and the Environment, Unit 5: Conservation of ResourcesNCCA Leaving Certificate Applied Science, Module 2: Science and the Environment, Unit 6: Sustainable Living

About This Topic

Students explore the concept of sustainability and the importance of conserving natural resources. They debate the impact of human activity on climate change.

Key Questions

  1. Why is it important to conserve natural resources?
  2. What is the greenhouse effect and how does it relate to climate change?
  3. How can we live more sustainably in our daily lives?

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