• This philosophical film features environmental, social, economic, and political commentary from thinkers and activists around the world.
• It discusses topics such as environmental degradation, peace, justice, equality, identity, resource use, population growth, development, consumerism, and social systems.
  

Positives

• There is an accompanying lesson plan called "Deconstructing Consumerism" available in English and Spanish.

Additional Prerequisites

• Many topics and themes are explored in this film that you could explore with students, including overconsumption, advertising, poverty, colonialism, militarism, peace, poverty, justice, greed, sacrifice, and compromise.

Differentiation

• This film is intriguing and thought-provoking. It is likely that most students will want to engage in a discussion after the film. The lesson plan features excellent guiding questions for the discussion.
• This film can be screened in history, social studies, English, or religious studies classes.
• Biology and science classes could include this video in lessons about population dynamics, ecosystems, and animal behavior.
• Other resources related to these topics include this interactive data resource, this video, and this resource about extinction.
  

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