Helga Kraljik

Ankica Šarić

AIMS: 
Develop critical thinking about holiday-season sustainability by identifying and correcting common myths with clear, evidence-based explanations. 
Strengthen creative communication and collaboration by designing a festive A5 “myth vs truth” page and sharing/feedbacking respectfully on a shared Canva whiteboard. 
OUTCOMES Identify a holiday sustainability myth and summarize it accurately in writing. 
Explain why the myth is not true, using a short, clear sustainability-focused reason connected to the holiday season. 
Create a festive A5 visual (myth + truth + simple decoration) and evaluate a peer’s work by posting a short sticky-note comment (agree/disagree + why). 
1) “Today we will challenge holiday sustainability myths and share our work online.” Show the Canva whiteboard (project/screen share) and where they will upload photos and sticky notes. 
2) Pick a myth: Students select one myth (from the wheel or the provided list). Wheel: https://wheelofnames.com/bmm-fxc Rule reminder: No changing the myth. English only. 
3) T shows students a model: Myth: (one sentence) Truth: (1–2 short sentences: why it’s not true + holiday link) Add small decoration ideas (tree, star, snowflakes, 2–3 colours). 
4) Create the A5 page: Copy the myth exactly. Write a short truth/explanation (clear + holiday sustainability connection). Add simple festive decoration. Teacher monitors to make sure that the text is short and clear. 
5) Students take a photo of their A5 page. Upload under the holiday tree area on the Canva whiteboard. 
6) Each student adds sticky notes next to other students' myth providing feedback: “I agree / I disagree because…” (1–2 short sentences) 
7) Optionally: Students present briefly: Read myth → say truth → show decoration idea. The teacher enforces respectful listening and keeps time. 
8) Wrap-up: “What is one small sustainable holiday action you will try this year?” 
Example Canva white board: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG8DulUU4w/04PEEe6b6SwrTV7VuxQ1dQ/edit?utm_content=DAG8DulUU4w&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Holiday Season Sustainability Myth Activity

Holiday Season Sustainability Myth Activity

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