Huellas 2.10 Basura cero

Basura cero is a Spanish 4 CI curriculum unit from the Huellas 2 curriculum sequence designed to build proficiency through sustainability, critical thinking, and meaningful comprehensible input. In this 12‑day unit, students examine the waste they produce in their daily lives and explore ways individuals, schools, and communities can reduce consumption of non‑recyclable materials.

This proficiency‑based Spanish 4 curriculum unit is grounded in Goal 12 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Responsible Production and Consumption. Students engage with infographics, authentic resources, music, and interactive activities to analyze consumption habits, evaluate packaging choices, and propose realistic solutions. Language is taught in context as students read, discuss, reflect, and communicate about waste reduction and sustainability.

Basura cero can be used as a stand‑alone Spanish 4 thematic unit or as part of the full Huellas 2 curriculum sequence. The unit encourages students to apply learning beyond the classroom by examining real‑world habits and making meaningful connections to their own school and community.

What’s included

• Full 12‑day lesson plan
• 12‑day remote learning & sub plans
• Centers activities
• KWL activity
• Twitter activity
• Snapchat challenge
• Infographics and additional readings
• Music study: ¿Dónde jugarán los niños?
• Spoons review game
• IPA‑style assessment
• Vocabulary list
• Unit Can‑Do statements
• Authentic resources
• Additional instructional resources and extensions

Grammatical Feature

In Basura cero, students will explore the present perfect to describe in detail about composting, waste management, and shopping habits. 

Why teachers love this unit

• CI‑driven instruction focused on real‑world sustainability
• Strong alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
• High student engagement through interactive and creative tasks
• Meaningful opportunities for reflection and action
• Ready‑to‑use lessons that save planning time

This unit is part of the Huellas 2 Spanish 4 CI curriculum, a cohesive, proficiency‑based program built on comprehensible input and thematic instruction. Use this unit on its own or pair it with other Huellas 2 units to create a coherent Spanish 4 curriculum sequence.

Pair this unit with other CI units from Somewhere to Share:

• Full Comprehensible Input (CI) Huellas 1 Curriculum
• Full Comprehensible Input (CI) Huellas 2 Curriculum

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