Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
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Overview
Bring Youth v Gov to your classroom to engage students around Civics, U.S. Government, Environmental Science and more!
We recommend this film and guide combination for public film screening events.
Where to Watch
Educational Licenses for internal use, public screenings and public fundraisers are available through GoodDocs.
License options include: High Schools, Community Colleges, Colleges /Universities, Nonprofit / Community Groups, and For-Profits / Corporations.
You can also watch Youth v Gov on Netflix.
Curriculum Guide
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Subject: Civics, Current Events, Government
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 2 Fossil Fuels and the Environment
Subject: Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Science
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 3: The United States Government and the Fossil Fuel Industry
Subject: Civics, Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Government, Political Science, Social Studies, U.S. History
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
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Lesson 4: Lesson: Climate Close to Home
Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Government, Human Development, Political Science, Public Health, Science, Service Learning, Social Studies, U.S. History
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Discussion Guide
An Introduction to the Film
Behind the Lawsuit
Government Responsibility
Evidence of Harm
Climate Justice
Climate Anxiety
Intergenerational and Intersectional Justice
What Can You Do? Community Action and Engagement
Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
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