This discussion guide is meant to accompany the full length video (Chapters 1 - 11) from Our Climate Our Future.
The discussion guide could also be used a worksheet for students to complete on their own and there are a number of resources provided for learning extension.
The series is partly animated and the presenters break down the entirety of the climate crisis into an easily-understandable story, focusing on the United States.
It encompasses many topics including the science of climate change, carbon footprints, the greenhouse effect, how to take action, and climate justice.
Additional Prerequisites
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The links in Chapter 3: numbers 1 and 5 are broken.
Differentiation
The video can also be broken up by chapter to facilitate various lessons.
This series of videos and the accompanying discussion guide is a fantastic resource for younger students or as an introduction to climate change for older students.
The accompanying discussion guide helps generate writing prompts, discussion questions, or comprehension checks.
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.