Online Sustainability CPD 22/3/22 Padlet by Oide https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5 en-us 2022-02-27 19:14:15 UTC 2025-12-14 17:23:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Fast Fashion Introduction jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2068402573 Learning Outcomes
  • 1.9 and 2.5

Learning Intentions
  • I will learn about consumer responsibilities 
  • I will reflect on the impact of my shopping. 
  • I will learn about the impact businesses have on the environment through the production of clothes.

How might you use this stimulus material in class? 
  • This video provides a great introduction to Fast Fashion - defining the problem and outlining the role of social and financial organisations in the industry.
  • Support resources: the question quadrant provides open and closed questions to support student discussion.
]]> 2022-02-27 19:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2068402573 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107217584 2022-03-22 10:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107217584 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107218367 Learning Outcomes 
  • 1.9 and 2.4

Learning Intentions
  • I will learn about my responsibilities as a consumer.
  • I will reflect on how my actions as a consumer may affect other peoples access to education.
  • I will learn about the responsibilities of employers.

Stimulus
  • The video attached gets students to think about where and how everyday consumer goods are produced. It gives them an insight into sustainability, fair trade, child labour, right to access education, and responsibilities of employers.

Support Resources
  • Students fill in a work sheet as the video plays which then is the basis for a class discussion.
]]> 2022-03-22 10:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107218367 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107223675 Sustainable Packaging]]> 2022-03-22 10:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107223675 Product Packaging https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107232039 Learning Outcomes
  • 2.7 & 2.8

Learning Intentions
  • I will learn how to conduct primary market research
  • I will reflect on the power of brands
  • I will identify the positive and negative impact consumer products have on my physical & mental health 

How I will use this stimulus
  • This video will serve to introduce how strong branding influences are choices 
  • It will also help frame our conversations about the impact of certain products on our physical and mental health
  • We will then conduct market research comparing different product packaging and their impact on choice 
]]> 2022-03-22 10:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107232039 Child Labour in Fast Fashion https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107232400 https://bylinetimes.com/2020/07/14/modern-slavery-is-never-out-of-fashion-child-labour-in-the-clothing-industry/]]> 2022-03-22 10:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107232400 Too Good Too Go App https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107234064 Too Good To Go | Too Good To Go]]> 2022-03-22 10:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107234064 Workers Rights https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107234635 Learning Outcomes
  • 2.3 & 2.4

Learning Intentions 
  • Differentiate between employment, work, and volunteerism, identifying and describing features, benefits rewards, and careers within each.
  • Distinguish between the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee from legal, social, environmental, and ethical perspective.

]]> 2022-03-22 10:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107234635 P&O https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107234904 Learning Outcomes
  • 2.4 and 3.6/3.7

Learning intentions
  • I will learn about employment rights
  • I will learn about the implications of globalisation on employees
]]> 2022-03-22 10:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107234904 Clean Energy/Renewable Energy https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107235252 Learning Outcomes
3.1 and 3.2

Learning Intentions
  • I will learn about how economic growth can have a negative impact on the environment 
  • I will understand the concept of clean/renewable energy and be able to give examples.
  • I will appreciate the need for sustainable development. 

How might you use this stimulus material in class.
The video gives an overview of renewable energy - this can prompt class discussion and lead to exploring other options. 

]]> 2022-03-22 10:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107235252 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107237690 Nike to promote workers’ rights | Financial Times (ft.com)]]> 2022-03-22 10:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107237690 Workers Rights niamhhball https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107237805 Learning Outcomes
  • 2.3 and 2.4 

Learning Intentions 
  • I will distinguish between employment, work, and volunteerism
  • I will identify the features & benefits of work. 
  • I will differentiate between rights & responsibilities 
  • I will list the social, environmental, and ethical rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers 

Stimulus Material 
  • This video on 'workers need their basic rights' will provide students with a basic understanding of the topic of rights and responsibilities as workers go on strike in Dunnes Stores.  This allows for class discussions




]]> 2022-03-22 10:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107237805 food waste https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107238494 Learning outcomes
  • 2.1 & 2.5

Learning intentions
  • The difference between financial, social and cultural enterprise
  • The role enterprise plays in our community

]]> 2022-03-22 10:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107238494 Fast Fashion is Killing the Planet https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107238549 Learning Outcome: 2.4 and 1.9

Learning Intentions:
I will examine the impact my consumer choices have locally, nationally and internationally
I will outline the concept of sustainability
I will parttake in a walking debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from my consumption of goods and services with a focus on fast fashion

]]> 2022-03-22 10:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107238549 Electric cars https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107238836 Learning outcomes 
  • 1.4 and 3.1 

Learning Intentions
  • Understand the impact of our individual carbon footprint. 
  • Outline how personal taxes and charges are affected by environmental and economic changes. 
  • Investigate what changes need to be made in the future to reduce the scarcity of economic resources. 

Possible activities
  • Calculate carbon footprint.
  • Watch video on Tesla future vehicles
  • Discuss their thoughts on how this would affect them individually. 
  • Research vehicle taxes - price of fuel.  
  • From a business perspective... think pair and share. Carbon tax. 
  • Read BBC news article. 
  • Reflect on and describe how this affects their future. 
]]> 2022-03-22 10:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107238836 Fast Fashion https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240106 Learning Outcomes:
  • 1.9 and 2.4 

Learning Intentions:
  • Identify an ethical consumer 
  • Describe employers right under the 4 perspectives: Legal, Social, Environmental and Ethical
  • Describe employees right under the 4 perspectives: Legal, Social, Environmental and Ethical

Stimulus material:
Fashion footprint calculator
Video

How might you use this stimulus material in class?
  • The video provides an introduction to Ethical consumerism & help students identify if they are an ethical consumer
  • The calculator prompts discussion on how we can become ethical consumers   



]]> 2022-03-22 10:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240106 Rights of Employees & Responsibilities of Employers - P&O Ferries https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240235 Learning Outcome 2.4

https://youtu.be/DIGM9_FjeX0]]> 2022-03-22 10:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240235 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240517
  • I will learn about producer responsibilities and ability to drive change.
  • I will encourage a broader consumer awareness.
  • I will learn about the impact businesses have on the environment positively and negatively.

    • How might you use this stimulus material in class? 
    • This video lets us look at one of the biggest and most known brands in the world. It stimulates interest through recognition.
    • Support resources: Use Canva to develope info graphics. Questioning in class as well as debate.

    add




    ]]>     2022-03-22 10:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240517     Sustainable transport https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240718 Learning outcomes 
    • 1.10 and 3.7

    Learning intentions
    • I will learn about consumer responsibilities
    • I will reflect on how my actions as a consumer will have an affect on unsustainable transport practices.
    • I will learn how to identify what is good practise

    Stimulus
    • The video will show students the affects that transport is having round the globe
    ]]>     2022-03-22 10:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240718     Clean energy Introduction https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240989 Learning Outcomes
    • 1.7 and 1.9

    Learning Intentions
    • I will learn about my responsibility in contributing to the carbon number in getting to school every day
    • I will explore other ways to get to school that may include cleaner energy forms

    How I might do this in class?
    • Video introduction to stimulate a small group chat on what energy we currently use getting to school . Then look at alternative cleaner ways to get to school.
    • Carbon counter on everyone getting to school that day.
    • Is there a way to reduce that number and try it out. It may lead to a further conversation on the impact of using your private car to get to school versus bus, walking and bicycle. 
    ]]>     2022-03-22 10:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107240989     https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107241150 Learning Outcomes
    • 1.9 and 2.5
    Learning Intentions
    • I will learn about the purpose of packaging and its function.
    • I will learn how packaging affects the image and brand of a product.
    • I will reflect on the impact of the environment.
    How might you use this stimulus material in class? 
    Video will help to start the discussion.
    Put students in groups to discuss he purpose of packaging.
    List answers from groups.
    Ask probing questions using question quadrant.




    ]]>     2022-03-22 10:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107241150     Sustainable Packaging Options https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107243104 2022-03-22 10:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107243104 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107245041 2022-03-22 10:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107245041 Workers Rights https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107245862 Learning outcomes
    • 2.4 Distinguish between the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee from a legal, social, environmental an ethical perspective.

    Learning Intentions
    • To advise an individual on their rights + responsibilities as employees. To understand different terminology associated with work and employment.

    How might you use this stimulus material in class?
    • Real life situations i.e. married couple seeking advice on employment situations that they find themselves in. 
    • Recommend different options available so that they can move forward from and advise them on their rights. 


    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107245862     https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107245989 2022-03-22 11:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107245989 Amazon: Zero Additional Packaging https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107246228 Learning Outcomes 
    • 2.8 and 2.4

    Learning Intentions
    • I will learn about my responsibilities as a consumer.
    • I will learn about the responsibilities of employers.
    • I will learn about the importance of packaging when it comes to the marketing mix.

    Stimulus
    • The video attached gets students to think about the  sustainability of the packaging from online shopping.

    Support Resources
    • Class discussion identifying previous online purchases
    • Complete a student worksheet using research via amazons sustainability websites: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/environment/circular-economy/packaging#frustration-free-packaging
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107246228     https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107250690 Learning Outcomes
    • 2.4 and 3.6

    Learning Intentions
    • Everyone will be able to outline workers right and employment laws that exist to support this in Ireland.
    • Most will be able to explain how companies can be active in protecting their workers rights while still making a profit 
    • Some will be able to outline how globalisation has driven some companies to be unethical and unsustainable in terms of workers rights

    Stimulus Material
    • This video highlights how the glossy image of a global brand is in contrary to the harsh reality of the production of their products. 
    • The video lends itself to a discussion on why such global organisation choose particular locations for their production and the impact this can have on these and other economies.
    • Discussion on impact of such FDI moving away from Ireland to these low cost economies? How/Why are production costs so much lower in these economies? The human impact of these factories in the local communities?
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107250690     Inequality https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107251267 Learning outcomes:
    • 2.3 & 2.4

    Learning Intentions
    • I will learning about the rights I have as an employee in a workplace
    • I will learn about equality and discrimination in a workplace
    • I will learn about the steps I can take if there is inequality and discrimination in a workplace

    How might you use this stimulus material in class? 
    • Students will be asked to recap on the rights and employee has
    • They will then be asked to identity the different ways people can be discriminated against using a word cloud
    • They will then look at the link above and see what steps can be taken by law if an employee is discriminated against.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107251267     Zara: A Sustainable Company simonclancy https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107257463 Zara are aiming to make 50% of their products part of their Join Life range by 2022, this line of products are made using process and raw materials which have a lesser impact on the environment. The company is now recycling and reusing all boxes, bags, hangers and alarms. Zara also aims to use solely sustainable textiles and materials by 2025.

    Video clips:
    https://www.facebook.com/Zara/videos/joinlifemp4/10156303126530907/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDWfYkrRG8Q

    Learning Outcomes:
    • 1.9 and 2.5

    Learning Intentions:
    • Identify how to be a more ethical consumer and support brands that are aiming for sustainability.
    • Investigate the environmental and financial aspects of a business producing in a sustainable manner.

    Stimulus Material:
    A Fashion United article and video clips explaining the Join Life campaign from Zara.

    How might this be used in class?
    The article and video clips explain the purpose behind the campaign and why Zara is committed to sustainability. As a well known brand it will start a conversation among students around the benefits and purpose of such campaigns.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107257463     BBC: Solving the planet's food waste problem https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107263941 Learning Outcomes
    • 1.7 and 1.9

    Learning Intentions
    • I will learn about how to be a responsible consumer.
    • I will how to make informed and planned choices as a consumer.
    • I will identify the different ways I can make better consumer choices.

    Stimulus:
    • Video will begin a conversation around food waste.
    • Give students opportunity to make note of what they consume and how they dispose of it. 
    • Encourage a broader consumer awareness.
    • Discuss how students could reduce their food waste. 

    How will the stimulus be used:
    • Classroom conversation after the video. 
    • Brief group activity: Placemat used where students discuss and write down what main points they think were mentioned in the video.
    • Mentimeter: Students will then share the foods that they consume the most followed by discussion as to how they dispose of food. Prior learning/cross curricular (Home Economics).
    • Think, Pair, Share. Think about ways to reduce food waste then research. Share findings with partners then pick best one to share with class.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107263941     Ethical Food Production https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107274184 Ben & Jerrys

    Learning Outcomes
    1.7  1.9  2.4  2.5  3.2

    Learning Intentions
    • I will learn about my responsibility as a consumer and how I can contribute to being a sustainable consumer
    • I will develop my research and critical thinking skills as I investigate how a company can be ethically responsible and produce goods and services

    Stimulus
    Students watch this video to learn about how the company promotes sustainable production methods and how it values its employees.
    https://youtu.be/Lu2VBQBpn7U

    How We Do Business | Ben & Jerry’s 
    (benjerry.ie)

    Students work in groups of 4 using the placemat worksheet to investigate their own tab on the website, record findings on the placemat and discuss with the group (think pair share)


    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107274184     Food production https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107275904 Learning outcome
    • 1.9 Debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from the consumption of goods and services
    • 3.7 Debate the implications of globalisation of trade including the benefits and challenges of international trade

    Learning intentions 
    1. I will learn about how the goods that I buy may have a negative impact on people, animals, the environment and the economy
    2. I will learn what sustainability and sustainable consumption means
    3. I will be able to identify ways in which I can make choices that are more sustainable 

    How I would use the video in my class
    • I would ask students to write down any negative impacts that the production of bananas has on - the environment, the Irish economy, people, animals
    • I would discuss the words 'sustainable' and sustainable consumption to ensure understanding
    • I would ask students to write down any other products that we buy that might unsustainably produced
    • AFL: I would ask students to write down 4 ways that they can make more sustainable choices using the sentences
      I will choose products that .......
      I will avoid products that ........ 
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107275904     Packaging foleyb1 https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107279074 LO: 
    1.7, 1.9 and 2.5

    LI: 
    Explore our responsibilities as consumers when it comes to purchasing (link to packaging in terms of what we do with it, where we can bring excess packaging, companies that recycle their packaging by dispatching it to us, etc.)
    Describe the function and characteristics of product packaging 
    Discuss the impact of packaging (cost v benefits, economic/environmental)
    Identify companies who are sustainable in terms of their packaging 

    Learner Activity: 
    Students read a number of articles and choose the one that interests them from the section on packaging on checkout.ie. Create a PicCollage/Google Slides presentation summarising the article to include the following success criteria:

    1. Explain how the companies actions benefit the environment/business/consumer/economy etc.
    2. Give 1/2 facts/stats from your chosen article

    Students make also choose to make a video/iMovie. 

    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107279074     Food Waste - Too Good to Go https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107279536 Learning Outcomes
    • 1.1, 1.9 & 2.5

    Learning Intentions
    I will:
    • Identify how my needs and wants effect others and our planet 
    • Explore ways I can reduce my food waste 

    How I might use this in class
    • Think,pair,share- read through the article and pick one fact that stood out to you the most, with the person next to you, discuss why it stood out the most and is there any initiative you could do to help? Share your thoughts with the class 
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107279536     https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107281338 2022-03-22 11:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107281338 Social Entreprenerus Tackling Food Waste https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107282157 Learning Outcomes
    • 2.1 & 2.5

    Highlight the role of food cloud as an organisation dealing with food waste in Ireland to tackle social issues as well as sustainability

    Key terms:
    • Social enterpreneur
    • Social Entreprise
    • Sustainable 
    • Ethical consumption

    Possible Activities:
    • Show videos on the website and ask studnets lower and higher order questions around this
    • How can I reduce my food waste - self reflection on their own role in society in cutting down on food waste - Worksheet: https://www.liveworksheets.com/md1351391pj 

    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107282157     Sustainable Transport https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107283532 Learning Outcomes:
    • 1.9
    • 1.10
    • 2.5
    • 3.6
    • 3.7
    Learning Intentions:
    • I will learn about how the transport choices I make can impact the envoironment.
    • I will be more aware of my consumer behaviour and the impacts organisations have on a community
    • I will reflect on how economic growth can impact both positively and negatively on society
    How might this be used in class?
    'Transport is at the centre of many economic and social development challenges, accounting for about 64% of global oil consumption, 27% of all energy use, and 23% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions'

    The story of Jakarta in Indonesia and its attempts over the last 15 years to develop a transport system to serve 30M people.

    • This will provide students with a starting point for discussion on the choices they make in terms of transport.
    • It will highlight the importance of state involvement in assisting us be more aware of environmental impacts of transport.
    • It will highlight also that change doesnt happen in isolation or in an instant that it requires as sustained focus by many.
    • It will impress upon students that sustainable transport can help address issues such as the finite nature of fossil fuels, air pollution and carbon emissions, which impact all of use regarless of socio-economic group
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107283532     Evolution of Packaging https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107283973 Learning Outcomes:
    • 1.9 and 2.8

    Learning Intentions:
    • Evaluate the changes in packaging over time
    • Prepare a marketing mix
    • Examine the impact of my choices as a consumer

    Stimulus Material:
    • YouTube video attached

    How I would use the material:
    • As a hook at the start of the topic to get students engaged. 
    • Break into groups and identify the changes in packaging of a product of their choice. 
    • Present their findings to the class. 
    • Discuss the impact of their choices on the environment from a sustainable point of view.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107283973     Food waste revolution in France https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107285202 https://blog.winnowsolutions.com/4-ways-france-is-leading-the-food-waste-agenda

    Group discussion
    Students could make comparisons to food waste in Ireland]]>     2022-03-22 11:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107285202     https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107286143 Learning outcomes 3.1 and 1.1]]> 2022-03-22 11:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107286143 Workers Rights: P&O Ferries https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107286664 Learning Outcomes

    • 2.3 & 2.4

    Learning Intentions:
    • I will understand the difference between work and employment
    • I will recognise the benefits and features of employment
    • I will explain the term unemployment

    Stimulus
    This Journal Article  will highlight the situation that is going on and also discuss the situation with workers, agency staff and their wages as well as this section of the channel 4 video which can be related to rights of workers and possibly membership of EU benefits

    Can use these stimuli to get an understanding of benefits of employment, maybe the additional benefits we have with the EU vs the UK without these benefits

    The students could be broken into groups and use it as a research task to find the benefits of employment, rules around unemployment and redundancy and how it might relate to this situation

    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107286664     Fast Fashion https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107288620 Learning Outcomes:
    1.7 Distinguish between and appreciate their rights and responsibilities as consumers
    1.9 Debate the ethical and sustainability issues that arise from their consumption of goods and services and evaluate how they can contribute to sustainable development through consumer behaviour
    2.5 Investigate the positive and negative impacts on a community of an organisation from an economic, social and environmental perspective
    3.6 Explain how economic growth can impact positively and negatively on society and the environment and justify the promotion of sustainable development

    Learning Intentions:
    • I will learn about consumer responsibilities
    • I will gain an understanding into the impact of my decisions as a consumer
    • I will identify the negative impacts of fast fashion on the environment
    • I will gain an understanding into the topic of sustainability & how I can act in a more sustainble manner

    Stimulus Material
    Boohoo Fast Fashion Article -Guardian
    Ted Talk - Life Cycle of T Shirt

    Guardian article can be shared in class for students to read individually and share their 5 key points in groups with a recorder and someone resporting back to the group. Worksheet with questions to follow. https://www.jct.ie/perch/resources/business/blank-question-quadrant-pdf.pdf

    Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiSYoeqb_VY and have whole class discussion afterwards.

    Students will then compile a list of ways we can become more sustainable & make posters which can be put up around the school.



    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107288620     Negative & Positive effects of an Organization on a community https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107289583 Learning Outcomes 2.5 & 2.4
    • I will learn how an organization can have a positive and negative effect on the community.
    • I will value the contribution of an organization to the community.
    • I will know the importance of protecting he environment.

    How might you use this stimulus material in class?
    • Choose an organization and consider their impact on the local community.
    • Make a list of organizations in your local community.
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107289583     Fast Fashion https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107291100 Learning Outcomes:
    - 1.9 & 2.4

    Learning Intentions:
    - Understand the importance of your spending habits.
    - Identify ways by which you can make more ethical and sustainable choices when shopping.

    Stimulus Material:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhV-IcU5dHo

    How might you use this stimulus material in class?
    - The video provides an indication into the negative effects fast fashion has on the world with some key statistics and figures as well. 
    - The video could spark discussion or a walking debate with regard to the viewpoints from the students. ]]>     2022-03-22 11:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107291100     Worker Rights in the 'Gig Economy' https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107291449 Learning Outcomes:
    2.3 Differentiate between employment, work and volunteerism, identifying and describing features, benefits, rewards and careers within each
    2.4 Distinguish between the rights and responsibilities of employer and employee from a legal, social, environmental and ethical perspective
    2.6 Discuss the impact of digital technologies on an organisation, debating the associated rewards and costs

    Learning Intentions:
    Students will be able to distinguish between different types of employment -  'permanent' and 'temporary' contract work, flexi-time, part-time and 'self-employed' work.

    Students will gain an understanding of the 'Gig Economy' or the 'Platform Economy' and how digital technologies have enabled this.

    Students will evaluate the impact of the 'Gig Economy' on worker rights and the discuss whether these workers are 'employees' or 'self-employed' and the impact this will have on the rights of the workers and responsibilities of Companies involved e.g. DELIVEROO.

    STIMULUS MATERIAL:
    EURONEWS clip on the Gig Economy which introduces the idea but also provides arguments both in favour and against. Students could make a list of the pros/cons while watching the clip.

    Students could also read the article on the European Union's attempt to change these laws in the future https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-40762842.html - and perhaps VOTE - using Mentimeter on whether they would in favour of changing the law to make Gig Workers 'employees'. 

    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107291449     inequality and social injustice https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107292595 Learning outcomes
    1.7, 1.9, 2.4 3.7
    Learning intentions:
    I will learn about the responsibilities of a consumer
    I will reflect upon the decisions I make in my consumption of goods and services



    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107292595     Workers Rights https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107294972 Learning Outcomes: 2.3 and 2.4
    Learning Intentions:
    - the rights of employees
    - the responsibilities of employers
    - the laws that protect employees 
    - the role of trade unions]]>     2022-03-22 11:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107294972     Clean Energy - What can I do? https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107296922 Learning Outcomes:
    1.7, 3.1 and 3.2

    Learning Intentions:
    • Become more aware of the responsibilities I have as a consumer and then as an adult
    • explore the impact my decisions can have on the environment and sustainability
    • understand how resources are scarce and we need to make choices
    • explore the role of supply and demand - with a view to Russia and Ukraine and creating clean energy 


    How might you use this stimulus material in class?
    • explore some of the key terms first to identify understanding of topic and what will be discussed
    • look at clean energy from 2 perspectives: 1. electric cars 2. renewable energy in homes
    • students will be put into groups and each group will work on 1 of the above topics
    • within the group they will explore the following: 1. latest media information on the topic 2. grants and aids available (for cars and renewable energy) 3. explore what the options are in each area (air to water, solar panels, hybrid) 4. the impact that decisions will have moving forward 5. what is our government doing to create cleaner energy?
    Homework/Extra Material:
    • listen to the David McWilliams podcast on "why climate change is an investment, not a cost" with Eric Lonergan and Corinne Sawers
    • create a number of questions for the next class to identify learning and information learned from the podcast.




    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107296922     Packaging https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107300355 Learning Outcomes
    1.9
    2.5

    Learning Intentions
    -I will learn about the function of packaging
    -I will reflect on the impact of packaging

    Stimulus Material
    -Instagram Page, Easy Eco Tips

    How I would use this material
    -Logo Quiz
    -Discussion about branding & packaging
    -Pair Work, when you shop, what does packaging look like?
    -what happens to packaging after?
    -Use of Instagram page and class discussion]]>     2022-03-22 11:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107300355     Tony’s Chocoloney unequal chocolate bars for workers unequal rights https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107300769 Learning Outcomes:
    2.3 and 2.4
    Learning intentions:
    - I will understand the social, environmental and ethical decisions that impact employees and employers

    - I will differentiate between rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

    Stimulus Materials:
    The attached video highlights the importance of how some companies push for equal rights for employees.

    It shows how some companies work for their employees and a particular industry to work together.

    It highlights the importance of responsibilities of employers.

    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107300769     Fast Fashion yluttrell https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107316150 Learning Outcomes
    • 1.1 & 1.9

    Learning Intentions
    • I will identify what is a need and a want 
    • I will reflect on the impact of my choices economically, socially and environmentally
    • I will examine how sustainable my choices are

    Stimulus
    Watch the video attached
    Do they agree with the view
    Is it realistic for them
    How will their choices affect their pocket money
    Finally a room debate - where will they stand
    ]]>     2022-03-22 11:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107316150     Oxfam facts on Wealth Inequality https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107319974 Inequality facts and how to address them.
    https://www.oxfam.org/en/take-action/campaigns/fight-inequality-beat-poverty/its-time-end-extreme-inequality]]>     2022-03-22 11:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/gwtgaew9k6o5z1u5/wish/2107319974