1. Learning Objective:
To be able to discuss a complex issue in an agreed manner.
To be able to empathise with others (putting yourself in someone else's position).
To be able to contribute to a group discussion.

2. Sentence Starters In my opinion… I believe…
The stimulus makes me feel …
Why do you think that….?
I disagree/agree with the point made by … because …

3. P4C Lesson Structure Whole class sit in a circle
Recap on the ground rules for the session
Show the stimulus for the discussion
Independent thinking time (2 minutes)
Discussion in groups of 3 (5 minutes)
Discussion in groups of 6 to generate question for class debate (5 minutes)
Scribe groups questions on white board
Take a class vote on the question to be discussed
Winning question group to begin discussion by stating why they chose that particular question (what it means)
Whole class discussion following set rules (25 minutes)
Whole class final thoughts.

4. Stimulus
Video -- A Way Forward: Facing Climate Change -- National Geographic

5. Final thoughts… ?