What’s included in this module?
Teacher resources | 1 x lesson plan 1 x presentation 1 x teacher’s notes |
Learner resources | 2 x worksheets 1 x rubric |
Projects – experiments | 1 x activity |
Module key questions
- Why are green cities important for society?
- To become a green (or greener) city, what characteristics should our city address first? Explain.
- Is it practical to work toward making a large, urban environment (i.e., a city) green? Explain.
Module alignments
Grade | Ages | Grade 5-6 | 10-12 years |
Term | 4 |
CAPS subject | Life orientation |
Subject strand | Health and environmental responsibility |
Sub-topics | Local environmental health problems – Causes; symptoms and solutions |
This Module includes:
- Aligned content: This content is aligned with:Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) and the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). A key aspect of these modules is their flexibility and customisation across curricula, such as Cambridge and Steiner/Waldorf Education.
- A range of teaching strategies, skills and knowledge: The flow of the module has been structured using Project Based Learning and Design Thinking frameworks. A variety of pedagogical approaches are present between and within each lesson. Learners are challenged theoretically and practically through project and problem-based inquiry of real-world issues.
- Sustainable development goals: Each lesson is aligned with an appropriate United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(s).
Module Content

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