How to Save Our Planet
Videos
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology
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Provided by WWF
What it is
- This 8.5-minute video from WWF provides an introduction to how we can obtain a sustainable existence on Earth.
- The video focuses on being in balance with nature and the need for resource management that allows both humans and nature to thrive.
- While the video lays out some concerning facts about biodiversity loss, it ends with a call to action and a hopeful message that humans are capable of changing the world.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The video is narrated by Sir David Attenborough in a way that is dynamic, engaging, and easy to follow.
- This video provides a succinct overview of climate challenges and solutions, allowing it to be used as an entry point for a variety of learning activities.
Prerequisites
- The internet is needed to access the video.
- The video will either need to be projected for students to watch, or they will need their own devices to watch the video.
Differentiation & Implementation
- YouTube has sectioned the video, allowing for it be be easily paused at key moments to check for understanding or allow students to take notes.
- This video can be used to start conversations around solutions to the climate crisis. This civics lesson can be used to help students develop climate action plans.
- In a science class, the video can be used to introduce a unit on biodiversity and human impacts on the environment. Use this lesson plan to continue this learning with your students.
- In a social studies class, students can examine how investing in education, human rights, and ending poverty are also climate change solutions. Use this lesson plan to dive deeper into this topic with your students.
From the scientist review
This resource from the World Wildlife Fund provides teachers with a ~8.5-minute video that introduces students to the idea of creating a sustainable earth. The video contains vivid imagery and is well-paced, providing historical context as well as future thoughts on creating a sustainable earth. The resource is from a reputable NGO. This would be a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance climate-related learning experiences in the classroom.
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