Social Studies Lesson: Natural Resources in Conflict
Created by Teacher(s): Mallory Swafford|Published on: June 3, 2022
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Civics
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students analyze videos about students challenging the government to protect natural resources, research why natural resources are a source of conflict, and create a video summarizing their findings.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students analyze two videos portraying young people who are suing the government for its lack of climate action.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students research a natural resource to determine why it's a source of conflict and how the United States has addressed the conflict in comparison to other countries' responses.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students create a short video explaining why a natural resource continues to be a source of conflict and how the United States is handling this conflict.
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Mallory Swafford
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I graduated in 2014 from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a zoology degree. I worked in the field of zoology until 2018 when I decided to make the switch to education. I now am certified to teach first through sixth grades in general education. I am endorsed in middle grades science and I expect to finish my master's in high school biology this year. I love teaching science and am excited to work with the Subject to Climate team!
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