HEART Teach Humane
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Grade Levels
6th - 8th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSSL.6.1
CCSSSL.7.1
CCSSSL.8.1
CCSSRH.6-8.7
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
10 pages
HEART Teach Humane
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Description
Greenwashing is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon. A greenwashed label can influence consumers to purchase products they think are more environmentally-friendly than they actually are. Youth will learn about four common greenwashing techniques and practice identifying when those techniques are being used. They will discuss why manufacturers greenwash products and ads and learn ways to identify if a product really is being produced in an environmentally responsible
way or not.
First, students will discuss what greenwashing means. They will learn about four common greenwashing techniques to be aware of when making consumer choices. They will review products to practice identifying examples of potential greenwashing. Then, they will examine why they think manufacturers greenwash. Finally, they will discuss ways to investigate products that appear environmentally-friendly to determine if they really are.
way or not.
First, students will discuss what greenwashing means. They will learn about four common greenwashing techniques to be aware of when making consumer choices. They will review products to practice identifying examples of potential greenwashing. Then, they will examine why they think manufacturers greenwash. Finally, they will discuss ways to investigate products that appear environmentally-friendly to determine if they really are.
Total Pages
10 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 hour
Last updated Sep 1st, 2018
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Standards
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CCSSSL.6.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSSSL.7.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSSSL.8.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSSRH.6-8.7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
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