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
Location: Earth
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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 Foster, M.Ed., is SubjectToClimate's Oregon State Lead. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and brings 21 years of experience in education. She engages students in climate action through her school's Green Team and is active in statewide initiatives, including Oregon Educators for Climate Education and the Oregon Climate Education Thought Leaders Committee. Fun fact: she enjoys cooking and neighborhood walks with friends, family, and their dog.
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