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2040 - Tuning In to the Documentary (Primary)
Lesson1 of 4 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishThe ArtsTechnologyDesign and TechnologiesEnvironmentalClimate ChangeSustainability
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will be immersed in and connect with the documentary film 2040 – it is a great lesson to conduct before watching the documentary in full. Students participate in a barometer activity to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns about the future. They then work to categorise their concerns about the future and work in groups to mind-map solutions to these concerns. Students will then watch the 2040 documentary to explore existing solutions to the filmmaker’s concerns about the future. Finally, students reflect on their experiences of the film.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that different people have different ideas and concerns about the future
- understand that solutions to the problems facing people and the planet already exist
Success criteria
Students can:
- participate in a barometer activity
- participate in a group mind-map exercise
- express their thoughts, feelings and concerns through class discussion and independent activities
- adhere to classroom discussion guidelines
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