🌍 Part 1: Understanding Perspectives

1. What does the word "perspective" mean in relation to climate change?

2. Circle the THREE main perspectives on climate change we are studying today:

Environmental perspective

Political perspective

Economic perspective

Indigenous perspective

Scientific perspective

3. Fill in the blanks about perspectives:

Different groups of people may have _____________ views on climate change because they value different things. For example, a farmer might focus on _____________ impacts, while an environmental scientist might focus on _____________ protection.

📊 Part 2: Infographic Analysis

4. Based on your group's infographic, complete the following:

My group's perspective: _________________________

5. List three key points from your infographic:

6. How do people with this perspective view climate change? (Use evidence from your infographic)

🏘️ Part 3: Local Community Case Studies

7. Describe the community response from your case study:

8. How does your perspective shape this community's response to climate change?

9. Match each perspective with a likely community response:

1. Environmental perspective

2. Economic perspective

3. Indigenous perspective

A. Focus on kaitiakitanga and traditional knowledge

B. Prioritise conservation and ecosystem protection

C. Consider costs and benefits of climate action

💭 Part 4: Comparing Perspectives

10. After hearing from all groups, list one key idea from each perspective:

Environmental perspective: _________________________________

Economic perspective: ____________________________________

Indigenous perspective: ___________________________________

11. Why might people disagree about climate change solutions?

They have different values and priorities

They focus on different aspects of the problem

They have different experiences and knowledge

They represent different communities or groups

12. How do different perspectives influence public opinion on climate change?

🤔 Part 5: Reflection and Personal Response

13. Which perspective do you find most compelling and why?

14. Draw or describe how understanding different perspectives might help us work together on climate change:

15. One new thing I learned today about climate change perspectives:

16. Rate your participation in today's group discussions:

I listened respectfully and shared my ideas

I listened well but didn't share much

I shared ideas but could listen better

I need to work on both listening and sharing

Climate Change Perspectives

Climate Change Perspectives

🌍 Part 1: Understanding Perspectives

📊 Part 2: Infographic Analysis

🏘️ Part 3: Local Community Case Studies

💭 Part 4: Comparing Perspectives

🤔 Part 5: Reflection and Personal Response

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