STEM
Sustainability Foundations
- Sustainability Foundations
Why Adopt This Course?
Sustainability Foundations is the introductory course to Everfis sustainability curriculum. In this standalone lesson, students learn about the interconnectedness of environmental and human systems. They are asked to reflect on the kind of future they want for the world, what it will take to get there, and the impact that individuals can have on the environment.
Sustainability Foundations is available for all U.S. and Canadian Schools at no cost.
At-A-Glance
Grade Level
5th, 6th, 7th, 8thLength
20 minutes
Languages
Standards
Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core Math and ELA State Standards, CASEL Competencies, National Social Studies Standards
Curriculum Fit
Science, Social Studies
In this lesson, students learn are introduced to the fundamentals of sustainability, focusing on each student’s individual responsibility as an active member of the global society.
In this lesson, students learn are introduced to the fundamentals of sustainability, focusing on each student’s individual responsibility as an active member of the global society.
Why Everfi?
Everfi empowers educators to bring real-world learning into the classroom and equip students with the skills they need for success-now and in the future. Our curriculum and courses are:
- Loved by 750,000+ teachers
- Aligned to US, Canada, and UK learning standards.
- Real-world lessons that are self-paced and interactive.
- Automatically graded with built-in assessments and reporting.
- Extendable with activities and resources to bring the information to life.
- Supported with a dedicated, regional team.
- Forever free for K-12 educators.
How Are These Lessons Free?
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of corporations who share our mission, Everfi’s courses are completely free to teachers, districts, and families
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