Name
Save the fjords!
Topic
Environment
Learning time
5 hours and 30 minutes
Designed time
5 hours and 30 minutes
Size of class
30
Description
This project circles around the mine operation which is about to happen in Førdefjorden (a local fjord nearby Florø). The result of the project will be an oral presentation/appeal where the students have to make use of the three modes of persuasion (ethos, pathos and logos).
Mode of delivery
Classroom-based
Aims
Learn about challenges in the local environment. Learn to argue for your point of view.
Outcomes
Knowledge, Comprehension, Evaluation
Editor
jorgro
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Learn about the mine operation
90 minutes)
  • Read Watch Listen
    25
    30
    0
    Introduction by teacher. Read a couple of articles about what is about to happen in Førdefjorden. Make sure this shows different opinions about the case.
  • Discuss
    15
    30
    0
    Discuss the articles, first in small groups and then in class. What is the case about? What different arguments are there?
  • Read Watch Listen
    40
    30
    0
    Watch a documentary about what two brothers from the nearby village Naustdal thinks about what is happening.
  • Discuss
    10
    30
    0
    Discuss the documentary like you did with the articles.
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Start making the oral presentation
90 minutes)
  • Investigate
    30
    1
    0
    Find out more on the case using the Internet or other sources. Do you find other arguments for NOT doing the mine operation?
  • Collaborate
    20
    4
    0
    Work together in groups of 3-4 students. What arguments are there for saving the fjords/not doing the mine operation?
  • Produce
    40
    1
    0
    Start making the oral presentation (appeal): You want to save the fjords and have to make use of the three modes of persuasion (ethos, pathos and logos) to argument for your point of view. Homework: Complete the presentation and prepare to present your result.
Notes:
Resources linked: 0
Present!
150 minutes)
  • Practice
    150
    30
    0
    Present the finished result for the rest of the class and teacher (approx. 5 minutes per student).
Notes:
Resources linked: 0

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