• This video explores the effects of planting trees in relation to climate change.
• Students learn the process of carbon sequestration and how best to plant trees to help the environment.

Positives

• Beautiful graphics and straightforward information.
• Highlights the need for coordinating with local communities in reforestation projects to promote social sustainability.
• It discusses three necessary steps for proper tree planting.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should have an understanding of climate change.
• Students should be familiar with terms like carbon dioxide, gigatonnes, terrestrial life and biodiversity.

Differentiation

• Teachers can show 1:20-2:03 of this video to teach 3rd-5th graders about carbon sequestration.
• The section from 2:30-3:52 that outlines how to properly plant trees could be used in a class discussion with 6th-8th graders.
• Teachers could also use section from 3:52-4:21 to explain the importance of forest preservation.
• Click here for a time-lapse video of Earth’s forests.
• Click here for an StC lesson plan for more solutions to climate change.

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