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PROGRAMME 3: AIMEE NATHAN – REDUCING WASTE
ACTIVITIES
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Activities page for the whole series.
Guidance
- Students should watch the whole programme before undertaking any of the discussion questions or activity sheets
- The tasks may be undertaken individually, in pairs or in groups (see individual tasks for further guidance)
- Encourage whole-class discussion and feedback after each activity.
Discussion questions
- Why does it matter if we use disposable cups?
- What does Aimee learn about the recycling of disposable cups?
- What is the link between disposable coffee cups and less rainfall in Africa?
- What do you think of the comment 'Climate change is no longer an environmental issue, it is a moral issue'
- Why is it better to stop using disposable cups altogether rather than introduced cups made from recyclable material?
- What is the main thing that helps Aimee attract media attention and why?
- What do you think of her idea for all her friends to go to Starbucks with their own coffee cups?
- In your opinion, how much impact will this campaign have? Will you stop using disposable coffee cups or at least use less? Would you take your own cup to a coffee shop?
- What problems did Aimee have in her campaign and how did she solve them?
Activity sheets
Task 1: Latte to go!
Download activity sheet [Word document, 648KB]
Task 2: A little help from my friends
Download activity sheet [Word document, 40KB]
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