Positives

• This resource is emotionally moving, with compelling footage of children discussing their homes, schools, and the challenges they face due to climate change.
• This video is self-paced and allows time to process the content.

Additional Prerequisites

• This resource requires active participation, including scrolling through parts of the experience when ready.
• This interactive film includes video segments, animations, and text segments.
• The content may be emotional for students, especially the last segment.
• Each segment could take an entire class period to complete.
  

Differentiation

• After this activity, have students discuss ways that climate change impacts other species and the people who are least responsible for it. Have them write a reflection paper or journal about this.
  
• In order for students to learn more about the mangrove restoration referenced in this resource, have them listen to this podcast examining why mangroves are disappearing or watch this video which highlights an approach to restoring mangrove forests.
• Social studies classes could do a deeper dive into the United Nations climate change agreements, the Paris Agreements in particular, and the impact that these agreements are having on the Marshall Islands.
• Consider providing students with note-taking guides and then allowing them to work through this interactive experience with a partner in order to encourage dialogue, provide support to all learners, and allow for self-paced reflection.