Theory cards: ÄI6/7 Ethical Consumption

Otaniemi Upper Secondary School – Sustainable Future Project

Course code, full name, and status (C/EC/OP)

  • ÄI6+7 Producing texts 1 and Interaction 2 C
  • S26+7 Producing texts 1 and Interaction 2 C

Topic

Ethical Consumption

Duration

10×75 minutes

Objectives

The objectives of the module: 

  • Understanding the circular economy and sustainable consumerism
  • Value-based and ethical action
  • Social skills, teamwork and collaborative learning
  • Multiliteracy in the digital age
  • Enhancing the ability to analyze texts and audiovisual communication

Content 

  • Constructing speeches individually or in groups
  • Reading a non-fiction book on the topic of ethical consumption
  • Writing as a process on the theme of ethical consumption
  • Writing based on the chosen book and provided materials
  • Reading groups and discussing the books

More detailed description of content if necessary

Key concepts

Circular economy, consumption, ethics, critical thinking, multiliteracy, values, ideation, topic delimitation, perspective selection, structuring, individuality, text editing and providing feedback

Connections within the subject

  • ÄI1 Interpreting and Writing Texts
  • ÄI5 Interpreting Texts 1
  • ÄI10 Writing 2
  • ÄI11 Interpreting Texts 2
  • S21 Interpreting and Writing Texts
  • S25 Interpreting Texts 1
  • S210 Writing 2
  • S211 Interpreting Texts 2

Connections to other subjects

Possible model pathways related to the content

Agenda 2030: 12 Responsible Consumption