Youth Climate Story: Drought in Nevada
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Provided by: ACE|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- In this 3-minute video, students will learn about Celeste Tinajero from Reno, NV who led several initiatives at her school to reduce water waste, decrease water use, and encourage reusable water bottles.
Subjects: Social Studies, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: ACE
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Nevada
Languages: English
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Positives
- This is an inspiring video, as her environmental club received two grants for her school to install water-saving toilets and sinks, energy-saving lights, and a filtered water station for reusable water bottles.
Additional Prerequisites
- The video is available to view without an account.
Differentiation
- Environmental science classes could use this video as inspiration to apply for a grant to fund a water-saving initiative or project.
- Science classes could use this video as a hook for lessons about renewable resources, weather, the water cycle, or sustainability.
- The video could be used as a hook to have students brainstorm ways that their school could save water, energy, or resources, or start a Meatless Mondays program or a school garden.
There is no misconception in the video content and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
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