Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
"I'm a Child"
Provided by: Planet Classroom |Published on: June 24, 2022
Videos Grades 3-5, 6-8
Synopsis
- This powerful video tells the story of an Indigenous boy who has a magical experience that allows him to see what various degraded environments used to be like when they were healthy and full of life.
- Students will be able to connect emotionally with the message of the video through the beautiful imagery and music.
Subjects: Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Planet Classroom
Region: Africa, North America, Polar Regions, Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video works well for students at a variety of levels, as it is wordless, contains several layers to unpack, and tells a powerful story.
- The concept of the video is engaging and imaginative.
Additional Prerequisites
- For younger students, you may have to pause the video to explain the significance of the elder's pin.
- You may need to explain the significance of planting the trees to some students.
Differentiation
- This video could be used in science and social studies classes when discussing how our changing climate is impacting different parts of the world.
- For older students, break the class into groups to find current and past photos of a part of the world that they are interested in. Guiding questions include:
- What changes do they notice? Which of the changes can be attributed to climate change? Which changes may have exacerbated climate change? How did the video make them feel?
- What changes do they notice? Which of the changes can be attributed to climate change? Which changes may have exacerbated climate change? How did the video make them feel?
- For younger students, facilitate a discussion about what they noticed, felt, and wondered while watching the video.
- Art classes could use this video as an example of using imagery to tell a story and how to use the power of music to evoke emotions and amplify works of art.
- Other related resources include this video about how humans have impacted Earth's systems, this time lapse video that depicts how many forests have changed, and this watercolor painting about melting Arctic ice.
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About the Partner Provider
Planet Classroom
The Planet Classroom Network brings together musicians, dancers, video game creators, filmmakers, learning innovators, and emerging technologists from all over the world to entertain, educate and engage youth, and provide a rich cultural experience. The Planet Classroom Network is by youth for youth. Young people from around the world played a significant role in conceptualizing, creating, and producing the network’s vision and programming. Key focus areas have been climate change, mental health, and youth leadership.
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