Introduction to Climate Change
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Provided by: Earth Warriors|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This animated video from Earth Warriors explains the cause and effects of climate change in simple terms.
- Students will learn about small things that they can do to help fight climate change.
Subjects: Science
Authors: Earth Warriors
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video makes it easy for young students to understand climate change.
- Text appears at the bottom of the screen, giving the video a picture book quality.
Prerequisites
- Ads may play before the video.
- Teachers with younger students may want to go over the terms oil, coal, carbon, fuel, and energy before showing the video.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can draw a picture or write a paragraph to explain how burning coal and oil cause the gases around the earth to trap too much heat.
- Science classes can discuss how fossil fuels are created using this digital book.
- Other resources on this topic include this lesson and activity on the difference between climate and weather, this SubjectToClimate Earth Day Classroom Theme Pack, and this activity on planting trees.
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About the Partner Provider
Earth Warriors
Earth Warriors is an early childhood education curriculum that teaches young children about sustainability and climate change. Their mission is to build sustainable habits in children in their early years through climate education. Earth Warriors' positive and solutions-focused approach aims to equip children with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with the climate crisis.
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