These teaching materials are designed for technology lessons in Years 8, 9 and 10. All units focus on teaching aspects of sustainability from a technical perspective. The materials can be used independently of one another, but it is advisable to introduce the various topics sequentially in lessons in order to cover as broad a spectrum as possible and to give pupils the opportunity to explore ESD from different perspectives.

This lesson plan for Year 8 introduces the concept of sustainability using the example of artisanal and industrial paper production. This topic is particularly suitable as an introduction because the concept of sustainability first emerged in the field of forestry, thus allowing for a historical context. The lesson unit is structured in such a way that even schools without a technology department can deliver the lessons. No prior technical knowledge or skills are required. The unit has been designed to last approximately 13 double lessons.

The materials for Year 9 cover the development of mobility from the perspective of sustainability. This unit requires a basic understanding of woodworking and electrical engineering. Different levels of difficulty are offered for building a Morse code transmitter, so that differentiation can be made even within the group. This unit is intended to take approximately 12 double lessons.

In Year 10, the focus is on evaluating renewable energy sources from a sustainability perspective. Teaching this topic takes approximately 9 double lessons and requires prior knowledge, which is explained in more detail in the introduction to the teaching unit.

Smaller-scale programmes on the topics of letterpress printing, bookbinding, and building and housing are offered for project days at schools and regional environmental centres.