Earth Hour - Empathy Activity

Earth Hour - Empathy Activity

Lesson 15 of 15 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • ...

Lesson summary

This lesson is designed to encourage empathy in students by getting them to consider the impact of climate change on food production. Through discussion, role play and the use of strategies including Edward De Bono’s ‘Thinking Hats’ and group role play, students will think about food production issues from various perspectives.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • grasp the significance of climate change impacts upon food production in Australia
  • conceptualise the global climate change issue affecting life in their home country
  • work in groups to empathise with different people in the community.

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Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 7 and 8, Geography

  • identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts (AC9HG7S05, AC9HG8S06)

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This lesson has been created in partnership with WWF-Australia. Earth Hour is the world’s largest community-driven climate change campaign. At the centre of Earth Hour is switching off lights to show a commitment to taking action. Thousands of teachers use Earth Hour’s education program to enrich their curriculum and provide pathways for young people to create change in their world.

For the most up to date Earth Hour dates, times, and events, check here.

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