What Do Kids Want Us to Know About Climate Change?
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Health
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What it is
- This video and article, based on a study about climate anxiety in young people, inform adults how children feel about climate change and describe how to talk with children about it.
- This resource was created for adults but can be used as inspiration for classroom activities and conversations.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The video highlights a few children and their feelings about climate change.
- The article includes action steps adults can take to discuss climate change and do something about it.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand climate change, its causes, and its impacts.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can use the Climate Emotions Wheel Guide to help students process emotions regarding climate change.
- It may help students to use resources like Project Drawdown's Table of Solutions to research adaptation and mitigation measures to fight climate change.
- Using the video as inspiration, students can create a booklet to show adults what they should know about climate change.
From the scientist review
This resource frames climate change through the voices of children. Presented through text and an animated video, a groundbreaking survey of climate anxiety among young people from a peer-reviewed source provides statistics to strengthen these testimonials. The feeling of powerlessness experienced by many children is highlighted in a meaningful way. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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