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This Deconstructing Consumerism lesson plan also includes:
To increase awareness and launch a discussion of consumerism, class members view What Would It Look Like, a 25 minute film of images that capture the global effects of the consumption of goods. Viewers make a list of the images that they find most impactful, most appealing or unappealing, and after a discussion of responses to the video, individuals craft a written response to one of the provided prompts.
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- Have class members brainstorm local issues in their school or community, propose a workable strategy that would address the issue, and present their plan to the appropriate body
Classroom Considerations
- Preview the entire film to determine if appropriate to your learning situation
Pros
- The 25-minute film packs a powerful punch and is sure to engage viewers in the issue
Cons
- While the film is a call to action, none of the prompts encourage viewers to identify a problem they could address or to take any sort of action
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