Teaching With The Story of Stuff
The Story of Stuff and its complementary resources will spark provocative discussions and help you and your students think critically about the causes and consequences of climate change. And, it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life.
WATCH THE STORY OF STUFF
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION |
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CHAPTER 2: EXTRACTION |
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CHAPTER 3: PRODUCTION |
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CHAPTER 4: DISTRIBUTION |
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CHAPTER 5: CONSUMPTION |
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CHAPTER 6: DISPOSAL |
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CHAPTER 7: ANOTHER WAY |
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10 LITTLE AND BIG THINGS YOU CAN DO
There is no single simple thing to do, because the set of problems we’re addressing just isn’t simple. But everyone can make a difference, and the bigger your action the bigger the difference you’ll make. Here are some ideas, along with YES! Magazine stories of people making these changes in their lives. Read more.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Resources for a deeper understanding about consumption, our materials-based economy, and alternative ways of living.
- Life After Stuff: Annie Leonard reveals what gives her strength, even as she and her film are attacked as un-American.
- Review of the Film, by Cecile Andrews
- The Bigger Picture: gain a deeper understanding of consumption with this selection of articles from YES! Magazine
- The Story of Stuff book will be available in March, 2010
- The Story of Stuff curriculum, emphasizing critical thinking lesson plans, will be introduced in Fall 2010. It is being developed in collaboration with Facing the Future.
- The Story of Stuff website has more resources, including an annotated script of the movie, a detailed glossary, facts, tips for holding a screening in your classroom or community, and more.
The above resources on The Story of Stuff accompany the December 2009 YES! Education Connection Newsletter
READ NEWSLETTER: How to be a climate hero: small steps to living differently
