Young Voices for the Planet: Words Have Power

Provided by: Young Voices for the Planet |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This video presents the story of Jaysa Hunter-Mellers, a young activist from Bridgeport, Connecticut whose testimony helped shut down a coal-fired power plant.
  • Students will see that children can fight for environmental justice and address environmental threats through civic actions and words. 
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Subjects: Civics, English Language Arts, Health
Authors: Young Voices for the Planet
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut
Languages: English

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