Lesson summary
Students watch the opening sequence of THE OASIS twice – once on mute and once with the volume up in order to help them focus on the experiences of the young homeless people that they are viewing. Students use the See, Think, Feel, Wonder visible thinking tool to reflect on the opening sequence. They consider the factors surrounding the issue of youth homelessness through a teacher led class discussion and written reflection.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand youth homelessness is often invisible.
- understand there are a number of different ways to view an issue.
- understand there are a range of socio-economic factors may influence youth homelessness.
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Lesson details
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Australian Curriculum content descriptions:
- Critique behaviours and contextual factors that influence health and well being of diverse communities (ACPPS098)
- Propose, practise and evaluate responses in situations where external influences may impact on their ability to make healthy and safe choices (ACPPS092)
General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Literacy
Syllabus Outcomes: PDHPE5.13.
Unit of work: THE OASIS – HPE
Time required: 60 minutes
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate discussion.
Resources required
- Student Worksheet – one copy per student OR computers/tablets to access the online worksheet
- Device capable of presenting websites/videos to the class and access to THE OASIS documentary on Vimeo
- Sticky-notes
Additional info
This resource has been adapted from ‘Teaching Social Issues Through English’ developed with the English Teachers Association NSW and the ‘Youth Homelessness Matters Resource’ developed by Janice Atkin. You can find these resources here.
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