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A resource for teaching and learning about consuming planet earth

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Consumer Affairs Victoria’s <strong>resource</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>learning</strong> <strong>about</strong> Consuming Planet Earth has been<br />

created with a focus on integrating the knowledge, skills <strong>and</strong> behaviours found in the three Victorian<br />

Essential Learning St<strong>and</strong>ards str<strong>and</strong>s of Physical, Personal <strong>and</strong> Social Learning, Discipline-based Learning,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Interdisciplinary Learning.<br />

A collection of photocopiable worksheets with extension <strong>and</strong> revision activities cover the following topics:<br />

– Consuming the <strong>planet</strong><br />

– How to be a ‘green’ consumer<br />

– The real cost of food<br />

– Smarter transport options<br />

– A <strong>consuming</strong> culture<br />

Consuming Planet Earth reflects current thinking on <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>learning</strong>. The activities foster<br />

the multiple intelligences <strong>and</strong> encourage the development of critical <strong>and</strong> creative thinking skills.<br />

The book <strong>and</strong> related <strong>resource</strong>s can be accessed online at www.consumer.vic.gov.au

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