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Description
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals guide global participation in sustainability initiatives and this video, from a series introducing these goals, teaches young students why the world must move towards cleaner energy (SDG 7). As students learn how non-renewable fossil fuels are contributing to air pollution and climate change, they also become aware of technological advances that are making alternative energy sources more available and affordable. The film uses New York City, which has massive energy demands as an example of progress in mitigating some environmental impacts by changing their approach to electricity production and use. Pupils will understand that if a busy urban metropolis recognizes the need to use more non-polluting renewable energy, then we should all be doing our part in creating a healthier, sustainable future.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
This video supports Grade K-5 Science lessons that are exploring how we use Earth's non-renewable and renewable resources, ways in which different forms of energy are transformed into electricty and technological innovations that support energy efficiency. Students also learn how fossil fuels cause air pollution and climate change and about the value of sustainable practices in protecting the environment.
The video could extend into a school action project that promotes simple methods of reducing carbon emissions on a local level. A community event that encourages students, teachers and other school staff to walk or bike to school might also include local organizations that could provide information about public transportation, ways to improve home energy efficiency and free giveaways such as LED lightbulbs.
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Themes Addressed
Air, Atmosphere & Climate (2)
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Energy (2)
- Alternative Energy
- Energy Generation
