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Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: March 21, 2023
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Synopsis
This inspirational video and brief article shows that saving the polar regions and other precious ecosystems on Earth depends on how quickly we can transition to renewable energy sources.
Students will learn about important processes, such as carbon sequestration and rewilding, what it will take to transition to clean energy in time, and why it is imperative to make this transition.
The video makes connections between changing environmental conditions, human health, habitat loss, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Sir David Attenborough narrates this video, which also contains riveting photographs and video footage.
Additional Prerequisites
The primary video is a part of Netflix's Our Planet documentary series, a collaboration with WWF International.
The video series is from 2019, so it is important to be aware of statistics that may have changed since its publication.
Differentiation
Ask students to watch the video one time without taking any notes, with the goal of absorbing information and also appreciating the captivating visual elements.
Have students watch the video again with the intention of recording as many data-backed facts as possible, and then ask them to use these stats to create an advertisement for clean energy use and protecting nature.
Language arts classes could write short essays about what carbon capture is and how trees and forests do this so well, explaining the process and why it may be beneficial.
Pair students up to discuss how the process of rewilding is essential to stabilizing our planet. Have one student look for references in the video and have the other student look for other sources to reference.
In groups, have students do a deeper dive into a specific benefit of clean energy, including creating new jobs, driving down the cost of electricity, or stimulating the economy.
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The Kid Should See This
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