1.4+Making+Connections

//Anticipated Length: 2 sessions of 50 minutes each//

“Making Connections to Prior Knowledge,” leads students through the process of recalling prior knowledge and identify questions that they have about sustainability in order to define the STEM challenges of sustainability.

• Students will be able to define sustainability • Students will be able to identify topics related to sustainability

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 * Description || Materials || N.C. Essential Standards ||
 * **MAKING CONNECTIONS**

During this activity students will be asked to list their prior knowledge about sustainability and also, to identify topics related to sustainability for which they would like an explanation. The activity begins with a short individual writing task followed by a small group discussion. The purpose of the activity is to generate a list of the key issues in sustainability that will be examined in greater detail throughout the course. || ||   ||