ASSESSMENT 04
Due date: 6 September 2023, 18:00.
ACTIVITY 1
1.1.1 Two sustainability indicators are:
- Greenhouse gas emissions: This measures the amount of greenhouse gases that are being emitted into
the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and cause the Earth's temperature to rise, leading to climate
change.
- Biodiversity: This measures the variety of plant and animal species in different ecosystems. Biodiversity
is important for maintaining healthy ecosystems and providing ecosystem services that are essential to
human well-being.
1.1.2 Four examples of the application of sustainability indicators are:
- Greenhouse gas inventories: This involves measuring and tracking the amount of greenhouse gases
produced by an organization or community over a period of time.
- Ecological footprint analysis: This measures the amount of land and resources required to sustain a
population or organization.
- Water quality monitoring: This involves testing the quality of water in different bodies of water to
ensure its safety and sustainability.
- Life cycle assessments: This evaluates the environmental impact of a product or process throughout its
entire life cycle, from production to disposal.
1.2 Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves finding a balance
between economic, social, and environmental considerations. The Brundtland Report defines
sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (WCED, 1987).
1.3
Environmental issue: Littering around the school premises
, Lesson topic: Importance of waste management
1. Be a continuous lifelong process, beginning at the preschool level and continuing through all
formal and nonformal stages; The lesson will be designed in such a way that it can be taught to
students of all ages and levels. The importance of waste management will be integrated into
different subjects across the curriculum at different stages of learning.
2. Be interdisciplinary in its approach, drawing on the specific content of each discipline in making
possible a holistic and balanced perspective; The lesson will incorporate elements of science,
social studies, and language arts through the use of relevant vocabulary, case studies, and group
discussions.
3. Examine major environmental issues from local, national, regional, and international points of
view so that students receive insights into environmental conditions in other geographical areas;
Students will be encouraged to compare and contrast waste management practices in different
regions, emphasizing the need for different approaches to waste management based on
geography, culture, and available resources.
4. Focus on current and potential environmental situations while taking into account the historical
perspective; The lesson will highlight changes in waste management practices over time and
how they have contributed to the current environmental situation. The importance of reducing,
reusing, and recycling waste products will be emphasized as a way to minimize waste
production.
5. Promote the value and necessity of local, national, and international cooperation in the
prevention and solution of environmental problem. Students will be encouraged to work
together to come up with waste management solutions that can be implemented in the school
and the wider community. They will be exposed to different initiatives aimed at reducing the
amount of waste produced at different levels, including national and international efforts.
Due date: 6 September 2023, 18:00.
ACTIVITY 1
1.1.1 Two sustainability indicators are:
- Greenhouse gas emissions: This measures the amount of greenhouse gases that are being emitted into
the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and cause the Earth's temperature to rise, leading to climate
change.
- Biodiversity: This measures the variety of plant and animal species in different ecosystems. Biodiversity
is important for maintaining healthy ecosystems and providing ecosystem services that are essential to
human well-being.
1.1.2 Four examples of the application of sustainability indicators are:
- Greenhouse gas inventories: This involves measuring and tracking the amount of greenhouse gases
produced by an organization or community over a period of time.
- Ecological footprint analysis: This measures the amount of land and resources required to sustain a
population or organization.
- Water quality monitoring: This involves testing the quality of water in different bodies of water to
ensure its safety and sustainability.
- Life cycle assessments: This evaluates the environmental impact of a product or process throughout its
entire life cycle, from production to disposal.
1.2 Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves finding a balance
between economic, social, and environmental considerations. The Brundtland Report defines
sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (WCED, 1987).
1.3
Environmental issue: Littering around the school premises
, Lesson topic: Importance of waste management
1. Be a continuous lifelong process, beginning at the preschool level and continuing through all
formal and nonformal stages; The lesson will be designed in such a way that it can be taught to
students of all ages and levels. The importance of waste management will be integrated into
different subjects across the curriculum at different stages of learning.
2. Be interdisciplinary in its approach, drawing on the specific content of each discipline in making
possible a holistic and balanced perspective; The lesson will incorporate elements of science,
social studies, and language arts through the use of relevant vocabulary, case studies, and group
discussions.
3. Examine major environmental issues from local, national, regional, and international points of
view so that students receive insights into environmental conditions in other geographical areas;
Students will be encouraged to compare and contrast waste management practices in different
regions, emphasizing the need for different approaches to waste management based on
geography, culture, and available resources.
4. Focus on current and potential environmental situations while taking into account the historical
perspective; The lesson will highlight changes in waste management practices over time and
how they have contributed to the current environmental situation. The importance of reducing,
reusing, and recycling waste products will be emphasized as a way to minimize waste
production.
5. Promote the value and necessity of local, national, and international cooperation in the
prevention and solution of environmental problem. Students will be encouraged to work
together to come up with waste management solutions that can be implemented in the school
and the wider community. They will be exposed to different initiatives aimed at reducing the
amount of waste produced at different levels, including national and international efforts.
