In this lesson, young people research various types of renewable energy and write a persuasive statement about which energy source their city or county should invest in. 

By comparing lightbulbs, young people learn about technology, energy conservation, and personal responsibility. Their personal choices can impact family energy costs and reduce the amount of energy consumed for the common good.
 

Explore how electricity is used and measured. Through data collection tables, young people analyze how much energy their families consume and reflect on ways to conserve energy.

Through observation of the water cycle, we discuss the importance of water as a nonrenewable resource. Why is being a good steward of this resource an example of acting for the Common Good?
 

Learners identify ways for individuals, nonprofits, and governments to take action against excessive destruction of the rainforests of the world. 

Working with current statistics, youth articulate the repercussions of rainforest destruction and how this destruction may personally affect them if deforestation continues at its present pace.

This is an introduction to the differences and similarities between temperate and tropical rainforests. The group discusses patterns in where rainforests are located, and they begin to research characteristics and gain awareness of their biodiversity. 

The learners identify a common area where trash accumulates and plan a clean-up project. 

In this lesson, we learn about landfills and the global and local management of trash. 

Learners talk about the uses of water and understand its importance to our world.