I woke up one morning thinking about students, lesson plans, and getting through the day gracefully. I thought about how much I love coffee and suddenly (just like every other morning), I was consumed with getting up and getting some coffee in me. I also thought about how much coffee I consume. It was in that sleepy moment that I thought of the idea for one of my favorite lessons, Love & Consumption.
Sustainability and environmental issues are highlighted through a variety of lessons that use recycled, upcycled, or renewed materials. Students compete in a fashion art competition and design clothing from sustainable materials; utilize recycled computer parts to build their very own robots; create Picasso-inspired cardboard relief sculptures; and more.
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