Earth Hour - Sharks in the News

Earth Hour - Sharks in the News

Lesson 6 of 11 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Text Analysis
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Oceans
  • Social
  • Social Action
  • ...

Lesson summary

In this activity students work in groups to analyse media stories and stories from scientific agencies about Great White Sharks. The aim is to see if the media portrays scientific research on sharks in a particular way that differs from the message provided by the scientific agencies. They present the results of their analysis for discussion and comparison.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • understand that the media uses a range of strategies and techniques to portray Great White Sharks, and can recognise some of these strategies and techniques
  • understand some of the science behind Great White Shark research.

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Student Worksheet

Lesson details

Curriculum mapping

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 9 English:

  • Interpret, analyse and evaluate how different perspectives of issue, event, situation, individuals or groups are constructed to serve specific purposes in texts (ACELY1742)
  • Use comprehension strategies to interpret and analyse texts, comparing and evaluating representations of an event, issue, situation or character in different texts (ACELY1744)
  • Explore and explain the combinations of language and visual choices that authors make to present information, opinions and perspectives in different texts (ACELY1745)
  • Create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts that present a point of view and advance or illustrate arguments, including texts that integrate visual, print and/or audio features (ACELY1746)
  • Use a range of software, including word processing programs, flexibly and imaginatively to publish texts (ACELY1748)

Syllabus OutcomesEN5-1A, EN5-2A

Resources required

  • Internet access
  • Library access (optional)
  • Student worksheet
  • Lists of scientific sites and newspaper articles (see students worksheet)

Additional info

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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