The Solutions
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Social Studies, Earth and Space Sciences
What it is
The video features two questions, "Can we power our lives with a lot less CO2?" and "Will we choose to do it?". It introduces renewable energy, shows that people are taking climate action, and outlines the economic benefits of a just transition to clean energy.
Teaching tips
Classroom Implementation:
Consider pausing the video after each of the two starting questions is asked and having students discuss their thoughts on answers to those questions.
Most of the focus in this video is about personal choices, so consider balancing this with resources and discussions about the importance of bigger policy changes and global actions, which will also be needed to address climate change.
Teaching children about renewable energy can be a difficult task. Here are a few tips to help keep your students engaged:
Ask what they know already. Don’t retread obvious content; let them discuss among themselves and clarify when needed.
Explain everything in a simple and engaging way that will appeal to the age group of your students.
Highlight the solutions. Discussing climate change can be daunting emotionally, but highlighting what we are doing to fix these problems can make it more manageable and not seem like an unsolvable problem they shouldn’t care about.
Finally, highlight personal action. Get students involved in easy solutions that have real impacts. Keep them engaged and make it fun!
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