This math, social studies & environment lesson will teach your middle school students in 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade about overconsumption & Overshoot Day.

It lets them apply intermediate math skills about place value, percent, and operations with large numbers to a real-world issue. It's a great activity to use around Earth Day or during discussions about Climate Change.

How to Use:

1. Print a set of the 7 facts for each group of students (p. 2-8). Print a double-sided worksheet for each student (p. 9-10).
2. Project the facts on your board and have the groups look at the hard copies. Allow students time to complete the math calculations and record the answers on their worksheet for each fact.
3. After completing all the facts, have students go back and create their own definition of overconsumption.
4. Next, teach your class about Overshoot Day using the provided link. Explore when Overshoot Day has occurred historically and when it occurs in different countries.
5. Finally, students work independently to write a paragraph explaining their personal opinions about overconsumption using what they learned in the lesson and further personal research.

What's Included: 11-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use!

• Teacher Instructions
• 7 Overconsumption Facts
• 2-Page Worksheet and Reflection
• Complete Answer Key

Grades to Use With:

• This lesson is perfect for middle school students in grades 6-9 who are learning about percentages, large number operations, and place value to the billions. They can apply these math skills to the overconsumption facts included.
• It could be great in a social studies or environment unit about the Earth's resources and climate change.