This Ecosia video about regenerative farming introduces the viewer to the benefits of more traditional farming practices for people and the planet and discusses the downsides of extractive farming practices.
Students will learn about the role of agriculture and land ownership in environmental justice and the solution to this problem.
The video integrates justice, sustainability, and fighting climate change.
Students will hear many voices on this topic, including those from women and BIPOC communities.
Prerequisites
There may be an ad before the video.
Differentiation & Implementation
Social studies and history classes can use this resource when discussing Indigenous cultures, historical farming practices, and developing resilient and self-sustaining communities.
Science classes can use this video for lessons about nutrient cycling, the carbon cycle, microbiology, and photosynthesis.
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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