The Oasis - Asking Questions About Youth Homelessness

This lesson introduces some of the issues raised in THE OASIS and uses the inquiry method to encourage students to pose their own questions about the issues. Students watch the opening sequence of THE OASIS and begin to think about young people who are experiencing homelessness. They frame questions around the factors surrounding youth homelessness. Then, using on online search, students research an organisation that they think aims to address the issue of youth homelessness, and invite a guest to address their questions either in person in the classroom or via a web link.

Key ideas to explore:

• Youth homelessness is often invisible.
• There are a number of different ways to view an issue.
• Students can seek information autonomously.