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Author

ACE

Grades

6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subjects

Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Social-Emotional Learning

Resource Types

  • Video, 2 minutes, 58 seconds, CC, Subtitles
  • Lesson Plan
  • Worksheet
  • Presentation Slides
  • Activity - Classroom

Regional Focus

North America, United States, USA - South

Format

Google Docs, Google Slides, PDF

Youth Climate Story: Climate Denial in Florida

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Synopsis
  • In this video, climate activist Anisa offers tips and advice for engaging in climate conversations with people who deny climate change. 
  • A lesson plan and student worksheet are included to accompany this video, once you sign in.
Teaching Tips

Positives

  • Anisa discusses how climate activists must be brave to have these conversations, which is an excellent lesson for students.
  • The lesson provides students with an opportunity to practice talking about climate change.

Additional Prerequisites

  • The video is available without an account but teachers must sign in to access the other materials.

Differentiation

  • This video can be used as part of a unit on communication and storytelling in an English language arts class.
  • Make sure to approach this topic with sensitivity. Some students may have family members or friends that see climate change as a divisive issue.
  • Other resources about communicating climate include this article about effective climate communication and this interactive survey.
Scientist Notes

This resource is recommended for teaching.

Standards
  • Science and Engineering
    • ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
      • MS-ESS3-5 Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
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