Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Actions to Fight Climate Change
Provided by: Paleontological Research Institution |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video shows how some European cities, such as Paris, have lowered their greenhouse gas emissions by using energy efficiently.
- Students will learn about energy use, green transportation infrastructure, and efficient ways to use public and personal spaces.
- The video explains how the United States could adopt many of the energy-saving methods used in Europe.
Subjects: Civics, Engineering
Authors: Paleontological Research Institution
Region: Europe, North America, United States, Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video explains how cities can address complex problems using solutions on a societal and personal level.
- Students will learn that, on average, Europeans use far less energy than Americans.
- The video description contains links to references.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should understand that burning fossil fuels causes climate change.
Differentiation
- After watching this video, students could brainstorm ideas for a project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the class, school, or community level.
- Other resources on city design include this video on biking infrastructure in Paris and this video on the differences between cities designed for cars and cities designed for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Other lesson plans on these topics include this SujbectToClimate lesson on green spaces and this SubjectToClimate lesson on carbon emissions.
Scientist Notes
Teaching Tips
Standards
Resource Type and Format
About the Partner Provider
Paleontological Research Institution
Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is a national leader in Earth systems science education. They strive to help make sense of the present and potential future climate change, while also increasing understanding of global change in Earth’s past. Their programs focus on systems thinking, understanding scale and learning in your own backyard.
Related Teaching Resources
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
