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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Earth and Space Sciences

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What it is

This animated video depicts a fictional situation in which aliens observe that humans caused Earth's climate crisis, and eventually, the humans choose to take action and save the planet.

Teaching tips

Positives

This video can be used in discussions or activities about brainstorming climate solutions.
The video presents a hopeful message that climate change can be stopped through global collaboration.

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Differentiation

Some resources that are focused on climate solutions include this table of solutions, this video about climate solutions, and this video about natural climate solutions.
A few discussion questions for this video include:
- Why do you think people ignore climate change or choose to do nothing, even though they are aware of the situation?
- What do you see as your role in climate action?
- Do you think we could change our planet's climate change trajectory if we work collaboratively?

From the scientist review

There is no misconception in the video, except for the statement, "our climate is changing in a dangerous way." Climate change is only a variation or change in the climatic conditions experienced in a particular location over a long period. Weather or its patterns could be erratic, moderate, extreme, or fair because they occur for a short period. Other content is good, and it's recommended for teaching.

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Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Language: English
Location: Earth
Provider: ACE
Authors: ACE
Published: April 27, 2021
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Standards alignment · MS-ESS3-5. + 7 more

Core

Core Standards legacy

MS-ESS3-5.MS-ESS3-5. Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
D2.Civ.2.6-8D2.Civ.2.6-8 Explain specific roles played by citizens (such as voters, jurors, taxpayers, members of the armed forces, petitioners, protesters, and office-holders).
D4.7.6-8D4.7.6-8 Assess their individual and collective capacities to take action to address local, regional, and global problems, taking into account a range of possible levers of power, strategies, and potential outcomes.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
HS-ESS2-4.HS-ESS2-4. Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.
HS-ESS3-4.HS-ESS3-4. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
D2.Civ.12.9-12D2.Civ.12.9-12 Analyze how people use and challenge local, state, national, and international laws to address a variety of public issues.
HS-ESS3-C.2.HS-ESS3-C.2. Scientists and engineers can make major contributions by developing technologies that produce less pollution and waste and that preclude ecosystem degradation. (HS-ESS3-4)

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