Positives

• The podcast emphasizes the need to take action as sport fans and players.
• Students will be introduced to ideas about how to make the Olympics and other sports competitions more sustainable.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should understand the impact of flights on the environment.

Differentiation

• This podcast could be used to conduct a group discussion on ways to make the sports in their schools more sustainable.  Have students create posters that encourage carpooling, riding bikes, or taking public transportation to sporting events.
  
• Laura Baldwin and Etienne Stott's journey to the Olympics would be inspirational for students who are interested in pursuing sports professionally.
  
• Students will learn about Extinction Rebellion and Champions for Earth, which could be investigated for their ability to influence public action and policy in a social studies or civics class.
  
• The conversation about athletes contributing to climate awareness could open up a discussion about climate conversations students could have among their peers and families.  Have students write a reflection paper after listening.
  
• Part 26:45 explains ways to get to France without flying, which could be explored by geography classes.