Hauraki Plains College Hauraki Plains College

Sustainable Futures

12SUS
Course Description

Become a sustainability leader through this course as we explore the most pressing environmental issues of our time and potential solutions for a sustainable future—meeting present needs without compromising future generations. Rethink conventional ideas as we explore innovative solutions across environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions to promote a sustainable future at a local, national, and global scale. 

In this course, you will:

  • Learn how to design and implement real-world sustainability initiatives in your community to promote a sustainable future. 

  • Develop future-thinking skills by envisioning possible and preferable futures and examining their enablers and constraints.

  • Gain the knowledge and skills to integrate sustainability into any career path. 

  • Emerge as a leader equipped to address complex challenges, shaping a resilient future for people and the planet. 


Learning Areas:

Humanities


Assessment Information

Students will be assessed against four of the following standards based on their chosen project:


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only