Digging Deeper - Exploring the human and environmental cost of gold

This resource gives Senior Phase learners access to real-world Spanish language, genuine case studies, and opportunities for discussion and deep reflection on the values that shape our responses to injustice and environmental harm. 

It encourages creativity, connection, and a willingness to see things differently aiming to help learners connect their ‘heads’ to their ‘hearts’. The resource aims to empower learners to consider what it means to live simply, sustainably and justly.

“As educators you are forming the head, hands and heart together; preserving and enhancing the link between learning, doing and feeling in the noblest sense.”

- Pope Francis

Created in collaboration with our partner, SIEMBRA, this resource brings the voices of  marginalised and vulnerable communities in Colombia direct to your classroom. 

Key Learning Outcomes

 Learners will: 

• Investigate the environmental and social impact of illegal and predatory gold mining in Colombia.
• Explore the Church’s response, through SCIAF, to global injustices
• Engage with authentic Spanish-language materials to build vocabulary and listening comprehension related to environmental justice.
• Reflect critically on ethical issues raised and consider their responsibilities as global citizens.