Positives

• This is a great video to introduce students to the many benefits that trees provide for people and the environment.
• The information is basic enough for younger students to understand.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Vocabulary terms include minerals, eroded, photosynthesis, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, greenhouse effect, contamination, and evaporation. 
• The video briefly describes photosynthesis, but it may be helpful to introduce students to this process before watching the video.
  

Differentiation

• After watching, ask students to help you generate a list of some of the benefits that trees provide. 
• Have students work in groups or individually to create posters or art pieces that display the many benefits of trees discussed in the video.
• Science classes could use this video as an introduction to photosynthesis, habitats, the water cycle, the carbon cycle, or plants.
  
• Other related resources on this topic include this plant-growing activity, this animated video explaining climate change, or this digital picture book about climate action.