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___________________________________________ [Workshop Title]. [Name of presenter] [Title]. About Facing the Future. Curriculum is aligned with standards, adaptable, easy-to-use, engaging and FREE Teacher Lesson Plan Books Curriculum Units Student Textbooks Professional Development

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___________________________________________ [Workshop Title]

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  1. ___________________________________________[Workshop Title] [Name of presenter] [Title]

  2. About Facing the Future Curriculum is aligned with standards, adaptable, easy-to-use, engaging and FREE Teacher Lesson Plan Books Curriculum Units Student Textbooks Professional Development Service Learning & Action www.facingthefuture.org

  3. Session Overview Interconnectedness Demographic Trends & Ecological Footprint Resource Trends & Scarcity Causes of Conflict Sustainable Development Problems as Opportunities

  4. Activity-Based Lessons:Engaging Students Through Global Issues Each of the 40 activity-based lessons includes: Subject areas and key concepts National standards alignment Timing and step-by-step instructions Materials needed and handouts Assessment questions Extension activities Technology, literacy, math and art connections Action project ideas Recommended resources (films, books, websites)

  5. Defining Sustainability “Meeting our own needs without limiting the ability of future generations to meet their needs” World Commission on Environment & Development, 1987 Social Well-being Strong Economy Flourishing Environment Sustainable Communities

  6. Problems as Opportunities • Sharing Positive Stories • Activity-based Lessons • Action Projects • Personal and structural solutions • Service Learning • Fast Facts, Quick Actions • Service Learning Project Database • Service Learning Framework

  7. Facing the Future Professional Development Workshops Bridging the Achievement Gap Service Learning Systems Thinking and Worldview Media Literacy Global Health Connections Equity and Quality of Life Sustainable Development www.facingthefuture.org Click on “Professional Development”

  8. Staying Connectedwith Facing the Future Visit www.facingthefuture.org Be a Peer Educator and/or Classroom Partner • Sign up for FTF e-newsletter • Provide feedback via survey • Contact FTF: dave@facingthefuture.org

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