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Youth Climate Story: Fracking in Pennsylvania
Provided by: ACE |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This brief video gives a quick definition of fracking and focuses on the potential human health impacts for communities near industrial fossil fuel activities.
- The video provides aerial footage of hydraulic fracturing sites in Western Pennsylvania and the cities around them.
Subjects: Social Studies, Earth and Space Sciences, Health
Authors: ACE
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Pennsylvania
Languages: English
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Positives
- This video uses a youth voice to succinctly explain a complicated environmental justice issue related to fossil fuel extraction.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with how fossil fuels are mined and used in the United States.
- The video is available without an account.
Differentiation
- Closed captioning and subtitles can be enabled for students with learning differences or English language learners.
- Consider having students think about who might have opposing arguments to this video and how to find common ground with those people.
- This video would be an effective conversation starter before further investigation into the environmental health concerns of mining and burning fossil fuels.
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About the Partner Provider
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
