Everyone has to decide which way to move. Occasionally I ask folks to justify their decision. Analysis of how advertisements portray nature allows young people to consider societal representations of the human role on the planet. After examining human-centred ideas, give the class readings that address a different view of nature. Earth Prayers is a good source and Chief Seattle's speech is a classic.
Students can then prepare a response to share with the class.
Debates and role plays are other effective techniques. After the youth have been at the outdoor centre for a day, we tell them that the Board of Directors is considering selling the land to develop a seniors' retirement village. Individuals or partners draw stakeholder roles. After presentations of their points of view, everyone gets to vote. And so we have a second vote, but this time the blue cards cannot cast ballots.