Lifelong learning is the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons. It’s the concept of continually learning and developing throughout one’s life to adapt to the ever-evolving personal, societal, and professional landscapes. There are several reasons lifelong learning is essential: 1. Adaptability: Lifelong learning equips individuals with the ability to…
Month: June 2023
Democractic Societies and the Beehive
Many similarities exist between democratic societies and beehives. Both reach decisions by consensus and benefit from diverse viewpoints and a principle of mutual cooperation through working together. In beehives, the consensus is reached through waggle dancing in which scout bees advertise the location of potential new homes to the rest of the hive. Consensus in…
What is a Carbon Footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by an individual, organization, or event. It is calculated by measuring the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other GHGs released into the atmosphere because of human activities. A carbon footprint is measured in CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent), the number of metric…
Understanding and Calculating Carbon Footprints: An Eco-Literacy Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Title: “Mapping and Minimizing My Carbon Footprint” Project Overview: In this project, students will journey to understand their environmental impact by exploring the carbon footprint concept. They will use an online carbon footprint calculator to estimate their carbon footprint and identify the main contributors. They will then research and create an actionable plan…
Living in The Information Age
Before we can consider regenerating our current educational systems, we must first understand and be informed by the prevailing worldview that those systems are serving. We live in what has been called the Information Age, defined by the rapid shift from an economy based on traditional industrial technology established by the Industrial Revolution to an…
Unraveling the Past: A Proxy Data and Climate Change Lesson Plan
Project Overview: In this project-based learning unit, students will learn about climate change and how scientists use proxy data to understand past climates. They will research different types of proxy data, evaluate their use, and understand their implications in predicting future climate change. Learning Objectives: Materials Needed: Possible Online Resources: What Are Proxy Data? (2022)….