WATER JACKET PANCHAYAT UNION MIDDLE SCHOOL, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

Geography

CONTENT

Geography

Food Chain: Understands the characteristics of ecosystems on Earth's surface

Character

Mindfulness, Empathy

Global Goal

Skill

Observation, Reasoning, Communication

Age Group

12-13 years / Grade 8

Learning Standards

McRel  Level 3, Grades 6-8

 

Prerequisite

Previous knowledge of the ecosystem of the earth

LEARNING GOAL & PURPOSE

This is an inspiring story of change where an eleven-year-old Rishikesh from PUMS, Tamil Nadu, India was bothered about fishermen tragically drowning at sea. Disturbed by these stories, and knowing that most fishermen cannot afford safety gear, he started thinking about designing a product that could help fishermen stay afloat, at zero cost. This video is an absolute inspiration for innovation and how children can drive the change. It is a great testimony to 'BE the change you want to see in the world'.

 

Lesson Plan

  • Show the video. Ponder about this: How have you felt about knowing the risks of being fishermen? Why are fishermen important for our society?
  • Work on teams. Ask teams to make a research about the food chain, based on the pyramid, one group can research about herbivores, other one producer, carnivores…
    • TIP: If you have the necessary technological support, use videos for learning groups, there are lots of documentaries about this!
  • Communication skills: Every group has to make other groups understand the importance of their group.
    • TIP: They should use surprising facts that they have found, and is easy to remember! For example, huge whales eat plankton!
  • Reflection: How are we connected to all the steps in the pyramid? What about humans, and society? If fishermen don't do their work, what could happen? TIP: make a pyramid with the information from every group, and students can attach their comments and reflections by sticking post its!