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Learning objectives

7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4

8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4


Learning objective 7.2

Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:

  • investigate the aspects of sustainability in different contexts.

Possible concept links

  • Environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability
  • Resilience and regeneration (social)
  • Guardianship / kaitiakitanga (environmental)
  • Intergenerational equity (social)
  • Finite resources (economic)

Indicators of success

  • Demonstrates how the aspects of sustainability apply across different contexts, using a range of case studies.
  • Explains the positive and negative interrelationships between the aspects of sustainability within different contexts.
  • Evaluates with supporting evidence the wider implications of the interrelationships between the aspects of sustainability for a sustainable future. 

Possible context elaborations

  • The aspects of sustainability applied to threatened environments, for example, the Amazon.
  • The aspects of sustainability applied to air pollution in a mega-city, for example Mexico; or a smaller New Zealand city such as Christchurch
  • The aspects of sustainability applied to the establishment of community gardens in an urban area of New Zealand.
  • The aspects of sustainability applied to affordable housing in Auckland.
  • The aspects of sustainability applied to zombie towns.
  • The interactions of aspects of sustainability applied to a global business, for example, palm oil production.
  • The aspects of sustainability applied to a festival, for example, Polyfest.
  • Comparison of local initiatives to enhance biodiversity, for example, in Marlborough: 

Assessment for qualifications

At the time of publication of this teaching and learning guide, EfS achievement standards had recently been reviewed. Please ensure that you are using the correct version of the standards by going to the  NZQA website.

Learning objective 7.2 can be assessed using the following achievement standards:

  • AS90814 Education for sustainability 2.6 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of sustainability in different contexts; External, 4 credits.
  • AS91733 Education for sustainability 2.4 Demonstrate understanding of initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future; External, 4 credits.
  • AS91734 Education for sustainability 2.5 Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue; Internal, 4 credits.

Last updated January 22, 2024



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