How Can We Communicate These Ideas?

0–10 min | Starter – Why Communication Matters

Whole-Class Discussion (10 mins)

Ask:

• Where do people get their information about food and farming?
• Why might videos be more powerful than textbooks?

Explain:

• Scientists, farmers, and campaigners all use video to explain complex issues
• Today’s task is about clear, fair communication

Introduce the challenge:

Create a 2–3 minute video answering:
“How should we farm for a better world?”

10–20 min | Framing the Content – What Should the Video Include?

Teacher-Guided Input (10 mins) Canva (https://www.canva.com/) can be useful.

On the board, co-create a content checklist:

Videos should include:

• A clear definition of “a better world”
  (e.g. healthy ecosystems, food security, animal welfare, climate stability)
• At least two different farming approaches, such as:
  • Intensive/industrial farming (animal, crop or both)
  • Extensive -organic/veganic farming (animal, crop or both)
  • Extensive – Community farming
  • Vertical or hydroponic farming
• Pros and cons of each approach
• A short conclusion or reflective question

Emphasise: Use evidence from previous lessons, not always “one right answer”

20–35 min | Planning the Video – Group Work

Group Activity (15 mins)

Students work in small groups to plan (not yet film) their video.

They complete a planning sheet covering:

1️⃣ Learning objectives

• What should the viewer learn in 2–3 minutes?

2️⃣ Structure

• Introduction (problem)
• Middle (comparison of approaches)
• Ending (reflection or question)

3️⃣ Bite-sized content

• No long explanations
• Clear key messages

4️⃣ Active learning

• A question for the viewer
• A pause to think
• A poll or quiz idea

5️⃣ Real-world examples

• UK farms
• School growing initiatives
• Food choices

Teacher circulates, prompting balance and clarity.

35–45 min | Visual & Creative Design

Teacher Input + Student Application (10 mins)

Discuss what makes a video engaging:

• Clear voice or captions
• Simple diagrams or animations
• Images rather than lots of text
• Music or sound effects (optional)

Introduce tools:

• Canva
• Slides + voiceover
• Stop-motion
• Filming drawings or models

Stress:

• Accuracy over flashiness
• Respectful tone
• Positive but realistic

45–55 min | Plenary – Sharing Ideas & Next Steps

Whole-Class Reflection (10 mins)

Groups briefly share:

• Their video title
• One farming method they will include
• One challenge they will address

Exit question:

What does “farming for a better world” mean to you now?

Explain:

• Videos will be completed as homework or next lesson
• They will be shared in Module 8 for debate and decision-making

🧠 Assessment Opportunities

• Planning sheet quality
• Use of evidence
• Balance of viewpoints
• Collaboration and communication skills