This video by Ecosia discusses the differences between conventional versus regenerative farming and how regenerative farming helps rehabilitate soil, maintain ecosystems, and fight climate change, featuring farmers in Spain.
The video is presented in Spanish, but subtitles in a number of different languages are available.
This video highlights the importance of healthy farming techniques for ecological and climate benefits.
The video has a hopeful tone and shows the power of young people to make change.
Prerequisites
Students should be proficient in the Spanish language to watch the Spanish version, or should be paired with a more proficient peer to view the video.
There is also an English version of this video, available here.
Students should be well-versed in certain science vocabulary terms such as ecology, climate change, and biodiversity.
Differentiation & Implementation
Students can complete a graphic organizer or play a roll and chat game (students roll a die and, depending on the number on the die, answer a question about the video) to demonstrate their understanding of the video.
For world languages classes, students can have discussions about the video in pairs or answer written questions about the video in Spanish.
Ecosia is the search engine that plants trees with its ads revenue. They have a YouTube Channel that has educational content as well to further their mission: to regenerate degraded landscapes, support rural communities and establish climate justice, one tree at a time.
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