Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Why We Need Trees
Provided by: Ecosia |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video is about the many ways trees benefit humans and the planet.
- It discusses the ability of trees to filter water, stabilize the soil, prevent floods, regulate the climate, and provide food and habitat to people and animals.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Ecosia
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The animations help emphasize important points.
- It mentions the mental and emotional benefits of trees and forests to humans.
Additional Prerequisites
- It may help students to turn on the closed captioning.
- There may be an ad before the video.
Differentiation
- Science classes could use this video for lessons about photosynthesis, water pollution, air pollution, wildlife habitat, the water cycle, ecosystems, or natural resources.
- Social studies classes could use this resource in lessons about Indigenous cultures, urban development, the effects of pollution on certain communities, or city planning.
- Similar resources to consider include this video about trees and inequality, this interactive map, and this StC lesson plan.
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About the Partner Provider
Ecosia
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.
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
