Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Greta Thunberg Speech at COP25
Provided by: Connect4Climate |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video shows Greta Thunberg's full speech at the COP25 conference in 2019 in Madrid, Spain.
- In her informative speech, Greta focuses on scientific facts to convey the urgency of addressing climate change. She discusses information from the IPCC about the carbon budget and climate equity.
Subjects: Civics
Authors: Connect4Climate
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This speech by Greta Thunberg highlights the importance of leadership when combatting global climate change.
- Greta argues that the richest, most developed countries must take responsibility for their actions.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have some knowledge about the IPCC and carbon budgets.
Differentiation
- Social studies classes learning about globalization can use this video to discuss climate equity and justice.
- Social studies or science classes can pair this video with a discussion about carbon offsets and what it means when an organization or country pledges to be net zero.
- Pair this resource with this report about carbon offsets in the aviation industry, or this video that examines who is responsible for climate change.
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