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The Urgency of Climate Action



This is a media literacy and critical thinking activity in which students analyze videos by Desmond Tutu and Al Gore for conflicting perspectives on the urgent need to take action to respond to climate change.

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Relevant Subject Area(s)

Film/Video Arts, Physical Sciences, Environmental Studies, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology

Grade Level(s)

High School, College

Media Type(s)

Documentary Film, Web Video

Author(s)

Sox Sperry

View Standards

Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Speaking and Listening (SL)