Why is it Important to Teach Sustainability?
Teaching students about sustainability and environmental stewardship is an important lesson that will encourage them to think critically about their lifestyle choices and personal impact. It can help with positive character development, encouraging conscious consumerism, and learning to treat the world around them with respect. Children also tend to have a powerful impact on family members and those that surround them – if they proactively take action, they can teach others about reducing consumption, recycling and preserving Earth’s resources.
More than anything, sustainability education in the classroom should be fun, hands-on, and encourage them to get involved!