Actions to Fight Climate Change
Provided by: Paleontological Research Institution|Published on: April 27, 2021|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Civics, Engineering
Authors: Paleontological Research Institution
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Synopsis
- This video shows how some European cities, such as Paris, have lowered their greenhouse gas emissions by using energy efficiently.
- Students will learn about energy use, green transportation infrastructure, and efficient ways to use public and personal spaces.
- The video explains how the United States could adopt many of the energy-saving methods used in Europe.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video explains how cities can address complex problems using solutions on a societal and personal level.
- Students will learn that, on average, Europeans use far less energy than Americans.
- The video description contains links to references.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should understand that burning fossil fuels causes climate change.
Differentiation
- After watching this video, students could brainstorm ideas for a project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the class, school, or community level.
- Other resources on city design include this video on biking infrastructure in Paris and this video on the differences between cities designed for cars and cities designed for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Other lesson plans on these topics include this SujbectToClimate lesson on green spaces and this SubjectToClimate lesson on carbon emissions.
This resource examines the sources of energy and lifestyle differences between France and the United States. On average, France, and the majority of the European Union, use half as much energy per capita as the United States. All of the data and figures in this resource have been verified and it is recommended for teaching.
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