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Social Studies Lesson: Natural Resources in Conflict

Created by Teacher(s): Mallory Swafford|Published on: June 3, 2022
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Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

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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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Subjects: Civics
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Region: New Jersey
Posted on Jun 03, 2022

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