The Public Trust Doctrine
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Provided by: Project Look Sharp|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- In this media literacy activity, students will analyze two video clips about youth who sued the government in an effort to protect the environment for future generations.
- Students will examine how the videos use different approaches to convey their messages.
- The resource includes a lesson plan and two video clips.
Subjects: Civics, Health
Authors: Project Look Sharp, Cindy Kramer & Sox Sperry
Region: North America, United States
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The lesson plan includes discussion questions for several academic subjects.
- Students will learn how youth can use the law to advocate for climate action.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers must create a free account to access the materials.
- The video clip titled "Trust 350" ends abruptly in the middle of the last segment.
Differentiation
- Students could respond to the questions individually or in small groups before discussing their answers as a class.
- Civics and law classes could research environmental lawsuits that have been brought against governments.
- Other resources on this topic include this video on who is responsible for fixing climate change and this TED video on thinking about the next seven generations when planning for the future.
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Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.
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