The document discusses ecological footprints and how they can be integrated into primary school science curricula. It defines ecological footprint as a measure of human demand on Earth's resources compared to its capacity for regeneration. It notes that while developed countries pursue economic growth, this compromises environmental protection. The document then provides an example lesson plan for teaching students about ecological footprints. It involves activities like slicing an apple to represent Earth's limited land and resources. Students also take a quiz to measure their own footprint and discuss how to be more responsible. The goal is to empower students to take action on global environmental issues through developing critical thinking skills.

1. CTS0204 ISSUES IN CREATIVE TEACHING IN SCIENCE LECTURER : DR MAGESWARY A/P KARPUDEWAN

2. ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT BY : SITI ROHANI BT MAHBAT

3. Ecological Footprint is a measure of human demand on the Earth ecosystems. It is compares human demand with Earth’s ecological capacity to generate. It represents the amount of biologically productive land and sea area needed to generate the resources a human population consumers. Another word is that, Ecological Footprint means human demand on nature with the biosphere’s ability to regenerate resources and provide services.

4. The Ecological Footprint is a way of linking the health of our environment to our own unhealthy consumption patterns and the dangerous spread of global consumerism. The perceived need of developed countries to secure greater economic growth and access to resources has compromised several environment initiatives. Despite the growing need to protect the environment from further plunder, it is our economic system with its self-serving promotion of global consumerism, that is in fact protected.

5. Example how the Ecological Footprint has been integrated in primary school curriculum Education must empower the students towards action and social change. It is important not only to be well performed on the issues of global inequalities but also to appreciate how these events affect our own community and conversely how our community affects the world. ‘ ecological footprint’ is the area of land needed to support your lifestyle. If we need any more planets than just the one we have, then your lifestyle is not sustainable.

7. Teaching about global issues is a vital part of promoting good citizenship and responsibility in youth. It allows them to build the critical skills to examine and meaningfully participate in the world.

10. Introduction To Ecological Footprint

14. 2) Slice the remaining quarter in half and set aside one of the piece. The portion set aside represent the land areas that are too rocky, too hot, too cold, and too poor soil to produce food. 3) Then slice the last slice carefully in half. One little slice represent the urban, roads, shopping centres, school parks, factories, etc.

16. Step 2 (15 mins)-Explain 1. Students watch a video about “Save Our World” and asked them what message that they get from that videos. 2. Students will explain in more detail about the impact of human activities to the ecosystem and to other living things.

17. Step 3 (20 mins)- elaborate 1. Students measure their own impact on the environment by completing the Ecological Footprint Quiz. (Sheet B). 2. Based on the quiz, what could you do? Are we being responsible?