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The film ‘Home’ by Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a visually stunning documentary that delivers a powerful message about the state of our planet. The film took me on a breathtaking journey around the world, showing both the beauty of nature and the impact of human activity on the environment.
What makes the film impactful to share in the classroom, is the way it highlights the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. The aerial shots give a global perspective, making you realise how everything we do, from cutting down forests to burning fossil fuels, affects the entire planet. The film is a nice way to introduce the topic of climate change, pollution, and the depletion of natural resources.
I also like how the film inspires action. Similar, to the Greta Thurnberg speaking at TEDxStockholm – School strike for climate – save the world by changing the rules. Greta, has proved a great young role model and activist to discuss in the classroom when look at climate change.
Activity 3:
The climate reporters is a fun, practical and excellent resource for a primary classroom because it combines interactive learning with real-world applications. I like how the students can use Paxi’s video to engage with activating prior knowledge and learn additional foundational knowledge about greenhouse gases and then exploring different climate scenarios, students gain a comprehensive understanding of climate change. The group work element would be great to try in the classroom to foster collaboration and critical thinking on the topic of climate which needs collaborative efforts. The activity’s emphasis on brainstorming solutions encourages students to think creatively about real-world problems. Incorporating a presentation aspect where students present their findings and discuss personal actions can reinforce the material and connect classroom learning to everyday life.
Module 1 Assignment:
After reviewing the ESA resources, I found the activities to be highlight engaging and practical for classroom use. during my school placement, I had the opportunity to introduce students to weather concepts through basic observations, these resources provide an exciting, structured and comprehensive approach to learning about weather and climate. I know I can use them with my first class by setting up a weather station in the classroom. This will be a great way to have the students participate and engage with some of the ESA resources, for example, ‘weather detectives’, ‘build your weather station’. By engaging in this project, students will develop STEM skills such as scientific inquiry, technology use for data collection, critical and creative thinking and mathematical skills in data interpretation. To promote communicating weather and climate knowledge in school, students could share their learning with their peers. Presenting their findings and understanding.