Palm Oil Consequences Game
The Palm Oil Consequences Game is an interactive resource designed to engage students in understanding the complexities of the palm oil industry and its impact on the environment.
Using game cards, this activity allows students to explore the consequences of various human actions on wildlife near palm oil plantations. Players work in small groups to navigate through different scenarios, making choices about consumer behaviour and environmental impacts. Each round leads to different outcomes, encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving as students explore how their choices in everyday products can affect global ecosystems.
This game is ideal for teaching about sustainability and the environmental consequences of deforestation for palm oil production. By presenting these topics in a fun, story-driven format, it helps students understand the broader social, economic, and ecological issues tied to palm oil. The interactive nature of the game encourages collaboration, discussion and reflection, making it a great fit for classroom activities.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand the environmental consequences of unsustainable palm oil production.
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Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills by exploring different outcomes.
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Gain insight into the global effects of consumer choices on ecosystems and wildlife.
Curriculum Links
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Geography: Study of human-environment interaction and the impact of agriculture on ecosystems.
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Science: Understanding ecosystems, biodiversity, and the effects of deforestation.
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English: Engaging in creative storytelling and narrative building.