Climate crisis & global-local, socio-political relations

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Climate change & global warming

A green classroom | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC A series of lessons. Good for elemental & media
Planet Earth | LearnEnglish Kids Multimedia lesson that introduces respect for the environment Good for media
Perspectives on Climate Change | The World's Largest Lesson The lesson descriptions are available in English and Spanish. There are opportunities to develop interdisciplinary projects. Good for media, superior, & bachillerato
This is Climate Change - a short video narrated by a child. Good for media, superior and bachillerato
Natural Disasters | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC Reading and discussion lesson. Good for superior & bachillerato
Climate Change 101 - short National Geographic Video Good for bachillerato
Text from National Geographic Kids that explains climate change Good for superior and bachillerato
Lesson on Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot on the climate crisis Good for superior and bachillerato
Environmental conversations in the classroom: part 1 and part 2 Good for bachillerato

Global-local, socio-political relations

Floating Swarm by Voice of America is a multimedia examination of Chinese fishing vessels near Galapagos. The video segment (about 8 minutes long) is also on YouTube. Material can be used for media, superior & bachillerato
Create the Cocos-Galapagos Swimway Useful texts and infographics on this international effort to protect marine life. I Am the Swimway is a short video that expresses the importance of this effort. Good for media, superior & bachillerato

To compare sustainability and socio-political issues in Galapagos to those in the Amazon, check out these resources Good for superior and bachillerato:

The Water Protectors of the Amazon- Photo and videos - A collection of photos and videos about the Amazon
Amazon Frontlines - A website dedicated to the rights of the indigenous land, life, and culture of the Amazon
Amazon Chronicles - Stories from the Amazon that relay the urgency needed in protecting it