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By the end of this lesson you should be able to:
Define environmental activism
Discriminate between different types of environmental activism
Assess the extent to which environmental activism can tackle issues negatively affecting the planets ability to provide for future generations.
Quick fire investigation
a) Write the title 'Environmental Activism' and underline it with a ruler.
b) Use the internet to find out as much as you can about what environmental activism is in 5 minutes. Write in bullet point form.
Task 1 - Video Clip
Environmental awareness and activism has existed for many decades, with the first Earth Day taking place in 1970. However, for many young people, witnessing the effects of the climate crisis firsthand has inspired them to step up and take action. Featuring commentary from young climate justice activists across the world, this powerful and important video is essential viewing for all global citizens.
Click on this link to access the interactive video on Clickview. Write full descriptive responses.
Task 2
Mind Map.
Underneath your bullet points, draw a mind map cloud with 'Environmental Activists: Who, what, where, when, why? in the middle. Don't draw the sub circles yet as you don't know how much space you need for each one.
Click on the Clickview link to be taken to the series of videos focusing on young environmental activists from around the world.
Choose 3 individuals to focus on.
For each one, write the title of that episode, watch the video and complete a 'who, what, where, when, why' investigation covering each individual and their story.
When you have finished each synopsis, draw a circle around it and link it to the middle.
Click HERE to access the video series.
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