Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Climate Justice and Air Pollution in Illinois
Provided by: ACE |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- In this video, Tonyisha explains how marginalized communities in Chicago are being impacted by climate change and what young people can do to take action.
- The resource includes two lesson plans about environmental justice, a student worksheet, and a voting activity.
Subjects: Science, Civics, Health
Authors: ACE
Region: North America, USA - Midwest, United States, Illinois
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video provides a personal narrative from a young person in an at-risk community.
- There are many ways to expand on this topic using the linked lesson plans and activity.
Additional Prerequisites
- The video is available without an account but teachers must create a free account to access the lesson plans and additional materials.
Differentiation
- The video can be a hook for social studies and civics lessons.
- The Plotting Trends lesson could be used in a math or science class when learning about data analysis and graphing.
- The video could be used to preface a class discussion about the effects of pollution on low-income communities, communities of color, and Indigenous communities.
- Other resources related to this topic include EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool and How Empowering Women and Girls Can Help Stop Global Warming.
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About the Partner Provider
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
