The Crisis Scientists

The Crisis Scientists is great for teaching civic action, climate science, earth science, environmental education, human geography, and social studies.

Film runtime: 6 minutes.

Film rating: Not rated. Best for Grades 9 and up. (One instance of explicit language).

Grade Levels: Two versions of these resources are available:

1. For high school — and could be adapted easily for middle school;
2. For higher education and adult learning communities.

Where to watch: Educational licensing for The Crisis Scientists is available from Good Docs.

• License options include High Schools, Community Colleges, Colleges /Universities, Nonprofit / Community Groups, and For-Profits / Corporations,.

About the Materials

We offer resources in two formats for The Crisis Scientists: a PDF/Slideshow and a Mini Discussion Guide.

Both formats include:

• Brief introduction to the film and key concepts explored in the film.
• Essential Question and Discussion Questions for the Film.
• Learning Activities and Additional Resources for the Film.

PDF / Slideshow

This PDF is also available as a Google slideshow for facilitators to use to guide class discussion after watching the film.

• Get the High School Google Slideshow.
• Get Collegiate and Adult Learning Google Slideshow.

Mini Discussion Guide PDF

This four-page document (or two-page document to print front and back) is for discussion or reflection plus extension activities and additional resources. Students can make notes directly on the printable handout.

Preview Mini Discussion Guide PDF High School Preview Mini Discussion Guide PDF College

How to download the Mini Discussion Guides

1. At the top of the page, click “Add to Cart”. 2. Check out. 3. Download.

Related Resources

• Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops Lesson 5 focuses on youth environmental activists and community service projects. These two resources work well in combination.
• If you are teaching about activism and civil disobedience, The Climate Scientists combines well with Crip Camp, Rebel Hearts and Summer of Soul.
• Extend the conversation about community service with more resources from our Civics and Civic Engagement educational resource collection.
• Dive deeper into climate science with our Environmental Studies educational resource collection.