Teaching Sustainability

Worksheet Description

The “Teaching Sustainability” Sustained Research worksheet is designed to engage students in investigating the role of sustainability education within high school curriculums. It prompts students to research various definitions of sustainability education, its strengths and weaknesses, its current presence in high school programs, and local sustainability projects suitable for educational use. Additionally, students are instructed to conduct a survey to gauge the demand for sustainability education among high school students. The final task is to write a paper arguing for or against the inclusion of sustainability as a core subject in high school, based on the collected information.

This worksheet aims to teach students about the importance of sustainability in education and the potential impact it can have on the environment and society. It encourages them to engage in critical thinking by evaluating the merits and shortcomings of incorporating sustainability into the high school curriculum. By conducting a survey, students learn how to collect and analyze data, enhancing their research skills. The assignment also develops students’ persuasive writing abilities, as they must construct a well-informed argument supported by the evidence they have gathered.