Greta Thunberg Tedtalk
Added: 26 Mar 2020
Contributor:
Colm Conlon
Resource type:
Audio / Video
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Primary Source
Greta Thunberg realised at a young age the lapse in what several climate experts were saying and in the actions that were being taken in society. The difference was so drastic in her opinion that she decided to take matters into her own hands.
How it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Myself & the Wider World
Strand unit: Developing citizenship
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- appreciate and respect the environment and learn that there is an individual and community responsibility in caring for the environment and protecting it for future generations
- examine how justice, fairness and equality may or may not be exemplified in a community
- explore and recognise the rights and responsibilities of both adults and children in the school community
Strand: Myself & the Wider World
Strand unit: Developing citizenship
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- appreciate the environment and develop a sense of individual and community responsibility for caring for the environment and being custodians of the Earth for future generations
Suggestions for use: Introduction to the notion that children themselves can play a significant role in tackling the climate change crisis.
