History Lesson: Ecocide and International Law
Created by Teacher(s): Breck Foster|Published on: November 10, 2023
Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: History
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Created by: Oregon Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore whether ecocide should be considered a crime, as proposed in international law.
Inquire: Students respond to photos and facts about the environmental impact of the destruction of a dam in wartime Ukraine, and are introduced to the concept of ecocide.
Investigate: Students learn the proposed definition of ecocide in international law and analyze it using a Frayer Model, exploring possible examples during both wartime and peacetime.
Inspire: Students demonstrate their knowledge of ecocide and present their perspective on the topic by creating and sharing a one-pager.
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Breck Foster
Oregon State Lead
Breck teaches Social Studies, Economics, Civics, History, Geography, and Spanish to students in grades 9–11 at Lake Oswego High School in Oregon. She actively engages students in intergenerational stewardship and climate action through her school's Green Team and the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network Schools Action Team. She is also a member of Oregon Educators for Climate Education, the Oregon Climate Education Thought Leaders Committee, and the Youth Voice and Climate Education Committee of the Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition, where she helps advance climate education and youth engagement across the state.
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