Do Climate Protests Work? Three Examples When They Did.
Provided by: Ecosia|Published on: April 27, 2021|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Civics
Authors: Ecosia
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Synopsis
- This video from Ecosia gives three examples of successful climate protests and inspires action.
- Students will learn about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a lawsuit against Shell Oil Company, and Fridays For Future.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This is a feel-good video and shows students how their actions can have a positive ripple effect.
- The video acknowledges Indigenous perspectives and shows a successful example of their organized action against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Prerequisites
- There may be an ad before the video.
- Students should know what protests are and why people protest.
- Students should have a basic understanding of emissions and the greenhouse effect.
Differentiation & Implementation
- In art classes, students can create their own posters for climate justice.
- If students are inspired to take action, the teacher can guide students in finding local opportunities to make their voices heard.
- Other resources related to this topic are Environmental Justice 101 and Climate Strike and Art Activism - Create Your Story.
The video discusses three key examples of climate action needed to draw down global atmospheric carbon concentrations. These actions are important to protect Indigenous communities, the voiceless, and communities worst hit by climate change. This is recommended for teaching.
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