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Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Why Do We Need Insects ?
Provided by: The Kid Should See This
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- In this video and brief article, students will learn about the importance of insects, how human activities and climate change impact insect populations, and solutions to keep insects thriving.
- Students will learn about the importance of biodiversity and the role of insects in plant growth, how human activities, light pollution, climate change, and invasive species affect insects, and the insect species that are already declining.
Subjects: Science, Biology
Authors: BBC, The Kid Should See This
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Ending the video with their note about solutions keeps students hopeful for the future.
- The animations and sound effects keep students engaged with the video and the information.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand the basics of climate change.
- It may benefit students to understand pollination and the role of pollinators in growing the food they eat.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The video brings up solutions to the problem at the end of the video. Teachers can transition into a discussion or lesson about rewilding, green cities, or sustainable agriculture.
- After watching the video, students can discuss the importance of biodiversity and how climate change, the introduction of invasive species, and other human activities are reducing biodiversity.
- Students can create a pollinator garden in the schoolyard. Students can take time to research the best native plants to use and the best setup for their school.
- Teachers can use this video to prepare students for reading about Pollinators and the relationship they share with climate change.
- The video How Different Generations Talk About Climate Change mentions many climate activists and movements, including Rachel Carson and Silent Spring, which is referenced in this resource.
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The Kid Should See This
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