You likely have a very plate of concepts you need to teach your students in order to meet grade and testing requirements. How can you squeeze in more? Fortunately, the concept of nature, ecology, and sustainability lend themselves easily to all of the other issues children need to learn. Math, science, reading, English, history, social sciences, nutrition, art, and other subjects can be explored while you simultaneously teach your students to be responsible planetary citizen. There’s a growing body of resources for teachers to tie these curricular concepts together, and the interdisciplinary framework of sustainability strengthens educational objectives by making all subjects more engaging, significant, and action-oriented. Using an interdisciplinary education model also promotes the systemic thinking necessary for addressing the increasingly complex global issues humanity faces. The world needs responsible citizens and leaders capable of interdisciplinary thought, and it begins with understanding the planet you live on and the way you can impact it.