Vocabulary for Describing Environmental Economics and Resource Management

Objective:
At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to accurately use and understand the vocabulary related to environmental economics and resource management.

Materials Needed:
-Whiteboard
-Markers

Introduction (5 minutes):
The instructor will introduce the topic of environmental economics and resource management to the student. They will explain that this class will cover important words and phrases to help them understand the subject more clearly.

Vocabulary Explanation (20 minutes):
The instructor will explain the following terms and definitions in detail, writing them on the board for reference:

-Resource Management: The process of managing resources, such as time, money, and materials, in an effective and efficient way.

-Environmental Economics: The study of the economic effects of environmental policies and regulations.

-Ecosystem Services: The benefits provided by natural ecosystems, such as clean air, clean water, and food.

-Carbon Footprint: The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of activities such as burning fossil fuels or producing goods.

-Sustainability: The idea of managing resources in such a way that they can be used without being depleted.

Practice (10 minutes):
The instructor will provide the student with a few examples of sentences related to environmental economics and resource management and ask them to create their own sentences using the previously explained vocabulary.

Conclusion (5 minutes):
The instructor will summarize the main points of the lesson and review the vocabulary for understanding.

Bullet Points:
-Learned the vocabulary related to environmental economics and resource management.
-Explained the definitions and importance of resource management, environmental economics, ecosystem services, carbon footprint, and sustainability.
-Practiced using the vocabulary in sentences.
-Reviewed key areas of the lesson.