The Sustainability Compass
Provided by: Auburn University Office of Sustainability|Published on: April 27, 2021
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, AP
Type: Videos
Subjects: Biology, Economics
Authors: Auburn University Office of Sustainability
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This video describes the sustainability compass, which is a way to visualize the four pillars of sustainability: nature (North), economy (East), society (South), and wellbeing (West).
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video is short and easy to follow.
- It provides a visual way of learning about the sustainability compass.
Additional Prerequisites
- It should serve as a supplement to other lesson materials.
Differentiation
- This can be used as an opportunity to introduce the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Students can brainstorm ways to be more sustainable individually, as a school, and as a community.
- This video relates to the concept of doughnut economics which can be further explored in this video, this webinar, or this activity.
Students can learn how to live within the limits of the natural world. The resource provides great insights into sustainability. It is recommended for teaching.
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