Topic One: Why we need more vegan and vegetarian meals in high school and college dining halls.
Topic Two: Why high school environmental education should be mandated.
Outline
Topic: Why high school environmental education should be mandated.
Introduction
- Attention-grabbing opening statement: “Did you know that by the year 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish?”
- Background information on the topic: Lack of environmental education in high schools
- Thesis statement: High school environmental education should be mandated because it is an urgent problem that requires immediate action.
Body 1. The nature of the problem
- Lack of environmental education in high schools
- Consequences of environmental ignorance: Pollution, climate change, loss of biodiversity
- Statistics and evidence to support the urgency of the problem
- The solution: Mandating environmental education in high schools
- Benefits of environmental education: Improved understanding of environmental issues, development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, informed decision-making, and the ability to take action to protect the environment
Body 2. Justification of the solution
- Environmental education is essential to create a sustainable future.
- Mandating environmental education in high schools would ensure that all students receive a baseline level of knowledge and awareness of environmental issues.
- Other solutions, such as optional environmental education or relying on extracurricular activities, are not as effective or equitable as mandating environmental education.
Conclusion
- Restate thesis statement
- Summary of main points
- Call to action: Encourage the audience to support environmental education and advocate for its inclusion in high school curriculums.
- Final conclusion/thought: “By mandating environmental education in high schools, we can empower the next generation of leaders to protect our planet and create a sustainable future for all.”
