Intergenerational equity

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/intergenerational-equity

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the temporal scope?Extends considerations of justice across multiple generations, often spanning centuries
2. What is the key domains?Encompasses environmental sustainability, economic stability, resource management, and social well-being
3. Why do we need to think about future kids when we make decisions today?Because what we do now can make life easier or harder for people who live later, and they can’t speak up for themselves.
4. How can we help future generations?By using clean energy, saving money, and protecting nature so they have a healthy planet.

Stewardship: The responsible management and care of something entrusted to one's protection.
Public Economics: The study of how governments affect the economy, including issues of taxation and spending.
Resource Depletion: The consumption of a resource faster than it can be naturally replenished.