Year 5

How did Freiburg become more sustainable?

In this lesson we will be learning about a German city named Freiburg. We will be learning about how it has become a city that has thought about its long-term environmental impact and has developed sustainable practices.

Year 5

How did Freiburg become more sustainable?

In this lesson we will be learning about a German city named Freiburg. We will be learning about how it has become a city that has thought about its long-term environmental impact and has developed sustainable practices.

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Key learning points

  1. Understand where Freiburg is
  2. Articulate how Freiburg is sustainable
  3. Review what is special about Freiburg

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3 Questions

Q1.
In which country is Curitiba?
America
Correct answer: Brazil
Colombia
England
Q2.
What were two negative impacts of the population growth in Curitiba between 1940 and 1960?
Lack of healthcare
Not enough food
Correct answer: Not enough houses which led to favelas forming
Correct answer: Pollution from traffic
Q3.
What are three positive features of bi-articulated buses?
Correct answer: A cheap way to travel
Air-conditioning
Barely anyone travels on the buses
Correct answer: Buses have their own lanes, so no traffic
More space for people on the buses
Correct answer: Speedy boarding and exiting from buses

4 Questions

Q1.
What type of renewable energy is used to power Frieburg’s football stadium?
Biomass
Correct answer: Solar Power
Wind Energy
Q2.
How many years does it take for a disposible nappy to decompose?
5 years
50 years
Correct answer: 500 years
Q3.
Tick two benefits of the tram system in Freiburg.
Free travel for everyone
Correct answer: Healthier citizens
Less people travelling on the tram
Correct answer: Less pollution due to fewer cars
Q4.
Complete this sentence by selecting the response that shows that this practice is sustainable: Vegetation on buildings is positive because...
it makes buildings look better and puts a smile on the faces of passers-by.
it makes the houses more desirable places to live.
Correct answer: it stores rainwater that can be reused.