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Topics

Government, Media Literacy

Grades

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subjects

Social Studies, Civics

Duration

150 minutes

Regional Focus

Global, North America, United States, USA - Northeast, New Jersey

Format

Google Docs, Google Slides

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Naturally, We Have a Problem

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Mar 27, 2024
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Synopsis

In this lesson, students analyze videos about students challenging the government to protect natural resources, research why natural resources are a source of conflict, and create a video summarizing their findings. 


Step 1 - Inquire: Students analyze two videos portraying young people who are suing the government for its lack of climate action.

 

Step 2 - Investigate: Students research a natural resource to determine why it's a source of conflict and how the United States has addressed the conflict in comparison to other countries' responses.

 

Step 3 - Inspire: Students create a short video explaining why a natural resource continues to be a source of conflict and how the United States is handling this conflict.

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Teaching Tips

Positives

  • Students use their unique voices and perspectives to communicate a complex topic.

  • Students use their creativity and collaborative skills to create a video explaining their summary of the lesson.

Additional Prerequisites

  • The resources from Project Look Sharp require a free login to download the materials.

  • Laptops or other recording devices required.

  • One-to-one technology is recommended.

  • Students must have working knowledge of credible sources.

Differentiation

  • The length of the student videos can be lengthened or shortened depending on student ability. 

  • Students can be placed in mixed ability groupings.

  • The number of required citations can be increased or decreased depending on student ability.

  • Optional Extension: Videos may be sent to local, state, or federal government to increase the likelihood of change being enacted.

Scientist Notes

This lesson presents the public trust doctrine through two video resources and tasks students to produce their own videos that investigate how natural resources are a source of conflict. All of the materials are well-sourced, though the videos are a little out of date. The lesson also includes a list of credible sources to get students with their investigation. This lesson is recommended for teaching.

Standards

Note On Standards:

This lesson is aligned to New Jersey standards. Review the aligned standards directly in the lesson plan document and teacher slideshow.

Discover more on the New Jersey Climate Education Hub.
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