Students will write an essay from the perspective of the oldest tree in their local ecosystem. They can imagine themselves as the tree, weaving an essay/story around the following prompts:
Witnessing significant historical events in the local area, such as birth / death of leaders
Witnessing socio-cultural events such as movements to protect trees eg.
the Bishnoi Sacrifice, marriages, community gatherings
Observing and lamenting the gradual degradation of environment, including deforestation and pollution
Experiencing moments of hope, such as plantation drives and community environmental initiatives
Reflecting on their own survival and resilience in the face of change