This video introduces each energy source quickly and in a way that is easy to understand.
The video wraps up with a hopeful tone, mentioning the work of young climate activists.
Prerequisites
It may benefit students to understand climate change and its impacts, as this is briefly mentioned in the video.
There is a point in the video where the narrator asks viewers to pause the video to answer a question.
Differentiation & Implementation
Teachers can use this video as an introduction to a research project, in which students will select one of the sources of energy discussed and find information about the source's environmental benefits and impacts, as well as economic and logistical implications.
Teachers can highlight the part in the video that mentions how school students are taking action. Teachers can show students this video about young activists, and ask them to consider what kind of action they may want to take in the face of climate change.
If students are unfamiliar with carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect, teachers may want to implement this activity or another hands-on activity to introduce the topic.
Teachers can use this video to make connections to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy, and demonstrate how this goal relates to SDG 13, Climate Action.
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