Live well, live wisely! : inspiration and ideas for teachers and students

This resource enables teachers to deliver education for sustainable development from a global perspective within the subject areas of design, technology and geography at Key Stage 3 of the UK National Curriculum (11-14 year olds).

The teaching pack combines: case studies - sustainable technology in action in the lives of ordinary people and their communities around the world on the themes of transport, solar energy, food and eco-fashion.

The case studies are further supported with A4 colour picture cards.

Delivery of tools - teacher's notes giving ideas on what you need to deliver on sustainable development in the curriculum.

Ideas for students - enabling students to explore the design and application of technologies appropriate to sustainable development.

Designing and making activities - enabling students to get a hands on grasp of sustainable technology in action.

The pack is further supported by the Sustainable Technology Education Project (STEP) web-site.