The Oasis - Tuning In to Youth Homelessness 2

Students explore what it means to be homeless and complete a Think-Pair-Share activity to consider the differences between a home, house and a shelter. Students watch part two of THE OASIS and reflect on the circumstances that homeless young people face which may impact on their health and safety. Students then complete a short reflection where they agree or disagree with a series of statements posed about homeless young people.

Key ideas to explore:

• There are multiple issues for young people who are experiencing homelessness, especially around finding safe and affordable accommodation.
• There are differences in meanings between the terms ‘house’, ‘home’ and ‘shelter’. 
• There are differences between being houseless and homeless.
• The accommodation available to a person may have a significant impact on their health and well being.