Presenting Suzuki’s Issues

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Presenting Suzuki’s Issues

Project type: Web Quest

Related topic:
David Suzuki: Scientist, Activist, Broadcaster

Subjects

Social Studies
Science

Summary

Using a variety of Web-based resources, students will research and prepare an oral presentation on an issue that would interest David Suzuki.

Duration

2 to 3 lessons

Purpose

To research an issue, to create an oral presentation to share findings

Before Exploring

As an activist, scientist, and environmentalist, David Suzuki confronts issues ranging from genetically modified foods to civil rights. Students can complete additional study about one or more of the issues he confronts. You can modify this activity to fit relevant areas in your course of study.

Outline the Opportunity

Direct students to the David Suzuki topic on the CBC Radio and Television Archives Web site. Have them view any clips they wish and from among them, choose an issue they would like to explore further. Students will conduct in-depth research on their chosen issues and create an oral presentation to share their findings.

Revisit and Reflect

Have students share their presentation with the class. Students should be prepared to ask and answer questions. After each presentation, hold a brief class discussion about the issue. After several or all presentations have been given, consider discussing how students feel all of the issues relate to one another, and why they might be issues of interest to someone like Suzuki.

Print
Suzuki, David and Holly Dressel. Good News for a Change: How Everyday People Are Helping the Planet. Vancouver: Greystone Books, 2003.

Suzuki, David and Peter Knudtson. Wisdom of the Elders. Toronto: Stoddart, 2001.