Green Eggs No Ham!
My class had a pretty good impromptu lesson on the Green Premium the other day. Although we aren’t quite there yet in terms of content, a student brought up the cost of eggs and the conditional license for a bird flu vaccine. The class started a discussion about how much eggs cost and the difference in pricing between organic, cagefree, pasture raised, etc. After providing a quick explanation on the Green Premium, I divided them into groups based on the Grand Challenges and had them research the prices of a few products and their green counterparts. We ended with a mini debate about who was more responsible for creating cheaper sustainable options; consumers, businesses, or governments. While it did detour our lesson a bit, students were invested and engaged in the conversations/research. I also think they will have a better grasp of the Levers of Climate Action when I introduce them next week.
Do you have any ideas for other activities I could do when talking about the levers of climate action?
What topics in your classes have derailed your plans but sparked a positive shift in discussion and engagement?
