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The video provides good analogies and the animated content is engaging.
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The concept of an ecological footprint may be a novel concept for some, so be ready to discuss this further with students.
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Social studies and economics classes could discuss the social norms and built-in infrastructure that may make it harder for Americans to reduce their ecological footprints, even if they don't consume a lot of "stuff".
Students could brainstorm ways of changing American culture and infrastructure to accommodate a more sustainable lifestyle with smaller ecological footprints.
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