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Fast Fashion Lesson Plan: What's Your Footprint?

Created by Teacher(s): Olivia Dulany|Published on: July 6, 2023
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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In this lesson, students learn about the harmful environmental effects of fast fashion and discover ways to increase personal responsibility and fashion sustainability.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students discover the origin of the clothing they personally wear and speculate about possible connections to climate change.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students analyze an editorial and a video detailing the connection between fashion production, carbon emissions, and human rights.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students calculate their fashion footprint and write a paragraph identifying choices they or others can make that promote fashion sustainability.

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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Jul 06, 2023

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Olivia Dulany

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