Unit 5
Open your eyes - what can YOU do to save the planet?
Will This Be Humanity's Fate? (2023) (4:31)
We all can agree that if Earth dies, we die. So why do so many people keep denying climate change and our impact on this planet? Why do we take our time here for granted? Whether it's the food we eat, companies we support, our daily habits or how we vote, we have the power to course correct.
Can Fashion Be Sustainable? | BBC Earth (2:52)
How to Save Our Planet (8:27)
It’s simple. Sir David Attenborough explains how humans can take charge of our future and save our planet.
What is Our Planet?
A Netflix original documentary series and groundbreaking collaboration between WWF, Netflix and Silverback Films, Our Planet showcases the world's natural wonders, iconic species and wildlife spectacles that still remain. We're all a part of this amazing planet, but we're changing it like never before. Discover the story of the one place we all call home.
What is Our Planet?
A Netflix original documentary series and groundbreaking collaboration between WWF, Netflix and Silverback Films, Our Planet showcases the world's natural wonders, iconic species and wildlife spectacles that still remain. We're all a part of this amazing planet, but we're changing it like never before. Discover the story of the one place we all call home.
Greta Thunberg Connects Climate, Ecological, and Health Crises (5:17)
Is fast fashion destroying our environment? 5:06
His Epic Message Will Make You Want to Save the World | Short Film Showcase 4:23
Greta Thunberg Lessons
Lesson plans and materials about climate activist Greta Thunberg and her impact on climate awareness, suitable for A.2.2 – B.2 level students, year 8-9 and above in the Swedish School System
Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot on the climate crisis (3:41)
In this video, climate activists Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot tell us how we should use nature to tackle the climate crisis.
Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. You can also read the transcript.
Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. You can also read the transcript.
Posters
Lesson Plan: Save Mother Earth
Causes and Effects of Climate Change | National Geographic (3:04)
The disarming case to act right now on climate change | Greta Thunberg (11:12)
In this passionate call to action, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg explains why, in August 2018, she walked out of school and organized a strike to raise awareness of global warming, protesting outside the Swedish parliament and grabbing the world's attention. "The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions," Thunberg says. "All we have to do is to wake up and change."
Note: You can use Finnish or English subtitles !
Note: You can use Finnish or English subtitles !
Ecological Footprint Calculator
The colorful graphics that accompany this calculator from the Global Footprint Network make completing this quiz fun, which is good because it's one of the lengthier calculators we tested. The results are uniquely displayed in two parts, and you can even compare your results to the country that you live in and explore solutions.
Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Ocean Pollution Awareness (2:57)
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a massive dump of floating garbage in the Pacific Ocean. We contribute to it everyday by littering and using un-biodegradable materials. Our trash is taken downstream from rivers into the ocean, where currents sweep it to the closest patch.
Plastics (1:55)
It's time to ditch the disposable plastics.