I found the video HOME by Yann Arthus Bertrand very powerful and informative. I think that the way it is introduced is very effective. The audio saying “Listen to me….” grabs the listeners attention immediately. This paired with the stunning visual graphics keep the viewer enthralled throughout the 90 min video.
I actually found watching this video quiet emotional. It is very thought provoking and pushes the viewer to question what they already know on the topic of climate change.
It is clear that the visuals of this video are very effective but so also are the words that accompany those images. Some that really stood out for me were “It’s time to come together. What’s important is not what’s gone, but what remains” This could form the starting point for a lesson on what we can do going forward to tackle climate change.
“We all have the power to change, So what are we waiting for?” This is such a powerful message and one that lends itself to teaching students that we are all capable of making changes for the better and they are the future.
To introduce this to my class I would use a KWL chart and get the children to discuss their findings after they have watched the video.