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Maine Won't Wait Videos

Provided by: Maine Climate Council |Published on: August 10, 2023

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Synopsis

These brief videos introduce students to the Maine Won't Wait initiative, available grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, green energy jobs, and examples of individuals and groups taking action.
The community resilience videos highlight projects in Presque Isle, South Portland, and Limestone.

Subjects: Economics, Engineering

Authors: Maine Climate Council, Maine Climate Council, Maine.gov

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Maine

Languages: English

Positives

The Vimeo videos can be downloaded for use offline in the classroom.
Students may be inspired by the actions taken in their local area to address climate change and sustainability.

Additional Prerequisites

You must click the Vimeo icon on the first two videos to get to the download page.
There are no subtitles or closed captioning for the Vimeo videos, but they can be slowed down.

Differentiation

Consider using the first video as inspiration for students to research an energy-saving action they can take that costs no money and conserves resources.
Have economics or social studies students research the grants available in their area for energy efficiency projects that could be completed in their home or school.
Career counselors could use the second video to introduce students to green careers and the growth expected in that sector.
Use the community resilience videos to highlight individual and local actions that are making a difference for their communities in a social studies, business, or economics class.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.