Summary
This 70-minute lesson plan is designed as the introduction to our Marine Ecology podcast project. To jumpstart students on this podcast project, we will learn about and utilize the Sustainability Compass, creating a habit of mind—a common language—that will allow students to better see the interconnectivity and interdependence of their marine ecosystem challenge to the four directions/systems conditions for Sustainability.
Impact on Learning
- Deepened students’ understanding of their chosen topic and its connection to the four directions of the Sustainability Compass
- Created awareness in the students of the inherent complexity of all marine challenges
- Broadened student understanding of what effective marine conservation solutions look like
- Deepen pool of content for students to choose from when designing their podcast
- Allowed students the chance to dig into specific areas of interest related to one (or more) of the Sustainability Compass directions (e.g. Business-minded student diving into the economics of reef-safe sunscreen)
Examples of Work
Podcast: Earth’s Allies
Podcast: Dolphins
English 
Spanish