"Let's Make More Minutes Count"
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Grades8, 9, 10, 11, 12English Language Arts
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Provided by Greenpeace Australia Pacific
What it is
- This video features Australian slam poet Solli Raphael delivering his poem with music and images in the background.
- This poem focuses on climate change, plastic pollution, and policy change.
Teaching tips
Prerequisites:
- Consider introducing the Australian landmarks referenced in the poem, including the Adani coal mine, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Great Australian Bight.
Classroom Implementation:
- Students watch this video for inspiration before writing their own climate-related poems, including elements pertinent to their location (e.g., students in California could focus on wildfires).
- Students analyze Raphael's poem, noting the use of figurative language and other poetic devices.
- Use this video in a variety of settings to motivate and inspire students to take climate action.
Related Resources:
- Related poetry videos include "Earthrise" by Amanda Gorman, "Dear Future Generations: Sorry" by Prince EA, and "What Happened When We All Stopped" read by Jane Goodall.
From the scientist review
Plastic pollution and e-waste are global environmental problems. This resource calls on the government and individuals to halt plastic pollution and implement actions to protect biodiversity, forest and marine resources, and the natural environment. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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