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What is Eco-Anxiety and Why Do We Feel It?
Lesson1 of 3 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalClimate ChangeOceans
Lesson Summary
Students will learn about people's cultural connection to places and how this influences their identity, sense of belonging, and perceptions of a place. They will explore the concept of eco-anxiety and reflect on their own emotions related to climate change to seek strategies for maintaining hope in adversity.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- explore their emotional responses to environmental issues and recognise that feelings like eco-anxiety are valid and shared
- examine the cultural, psychological, and personal dimensions of eco-anxiety and identify ways to move from fear to hope.
Success criteria
Students can:
- describe what eco-anxiety is and explain its causes and effects on individuals and communities
- identify at least 1 cultural perspective that demonstrates connection to nature and resilience in the face of climate adversity
- reflect on and express their own emotions related to climate change and suggest strategies for staying hopeful.
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