Designing a Sustainable Christmas

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Christmas in the classroom?

In this 60-minute lesson, students will explore the environmental impact of common Christmas activities like roasting a turkey, driving to visit family, and using Christmas lights. They’ll calculate the carbon footprint of a typical Christmas day, then brainstorm ways to make their celebrations eco-friendly.

What’s Included:
CO₂ Emissions Table – A simple, easy-to-understand chart showing the environmental cost of Christmas activities.
Interactive Worksheet – Students calculate their own carbon footprint for Christmas and reflect on ways to reduce it.
Creative Ideas – Suggestions for sustainable gift-giving, energy use, and eco-friendly decorations.
Reflection Tasks – Students can explore alternatives to traditional Christmas practices and design their own sustainable Christmas plan.

This lesson is ideal for KS3 students and is perfect for a fun, educational twist to your end-of-year celebrations. It’s not just a quiz – it’s a chance to teach students about sustainability and the environmental impact of their everyday choices, even during the holiday season!