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Blue - Experiencing the Ocean
Lesson2 of 10 in this unit
Year 7 - 8EnglishCreative writingLearning through filmEnvironmentalBiodiversityConservationOceansWater
Lesson Summary
This lesson incorporates clips from Blue The Film as learning inspiration. In this finding out lesson, students will use visible thinking routines to respond to visual stimulus of the the ocean and ocean ecosystems. They will begin to learn about communicating meaning by telling personal stories. They consider ways the ocean is changing as a result of human activities and critically reflect on real or imagined experiences of the ocean. Students also develop their skills in communicating personal experience using reflective language.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- begin to understand the nature and value of reflection and personal experience and the connection between these in terms of telling stories
- begin to understand and articulate the role the ocean has played in Australia and for both visitors and citizens alike.
Success criteria
Students can:
- write a clear and concise reflection about their real or imagined experiences with the ocean using reflective language and some description
- explain the role that the ocean has played for people and communities in Australia and explain, where relevant, the way it has influenced themselves.
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