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Rich vs. Poor: Who Should Pay to Fix Climate Change?

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

Videos Grades 9-12, 6-8

Synopsis

This engaging video discusses the argument of who should be paying to fix climate change.
The video clearly outlines the arguments on both sides of the story, leaving it open for discussion between students.

Subjects: Economics, Civics, Geography

Authors: Hot Mess

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The video uses a variety of music, graphics, and text to increase student engagement and understanding.
Discussion and debate among students can easily stem from the neutral evaluation of both sides of the story.

Additional Prerequisites

Students would benefit from a basic understanding of fossil fuels and climate change.
There is an advertisement in the video. Content finishes at 4 minutes, 15 seconds.

Differentiation

Elementary and middle school social studies classes could use this video to research, critique, and debate their opinions about the topic. The resources Support for Making Fossil Fuel Companies Pay for Climate Damages and Who Is Responsible for Climate Change - Who Needs to Fix It? could also be used.
Geography teachers can use this as a resource when identifying the impacts of one nation's choices on other parts of the world.
High school economics classes can use this video when learning about or researching the impacts of globalization.

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