Thinking about the future can cause mixed
emotions in young people, ranging from
excitement to anxiety. Acknowledging that
mixed emotions are a normal part of change,
while finding ways to move forward, is
fundamental in preparing a young person for the
future.
In this video clip, young people share their
thoughts and emotions about facing the future,
including personal stories on ways they were
able to manage their fears and anxieties and
achieve their goals.
Learning Intention
- Students recognise the impact that changes
in the future can have, and examine practical
ways to manage this change.
Key Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- work together to identify the features of
unhealthy and healthy friendships
- identify appropriate conversation starters to
use in negotiating unhealthy friendships.
ACTIVITY 01
Chalk Talk
15 min
As a class, watch the video clip about the future.
In the video clip, one young person says: ‘When you panic about the
future, you stop living in the present.’
Working in groups (3-4 students)
- Explain to the students that they will be using Chalk Talk to examine
this statement. Chalk Talk is a silent activity that provides an
opportunity for every student to share their ideas without being
interrupted or judged.
- Ask a student from each group to write the statement ‘When you
panic about the future, you stop living in the present’ at the top of the
group’s sheet of butcher’s paper. Provide each student with a marker
pen/texta.
- For the next 5 minutes, ask the students to simultaneously and silently
write on the butcher’s paper comments and ideas regarding
the statement. Encourage the students to add comments, circle key
ideas, and draw connecting lines between themes and comments.
- At the end of the 5 minutes, invite the students to share their
comments and to view the other groups’ completed sheets of paper.
- As a class group, identify key themes and ideas that surfaced
during this activity.
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