Youth Climate Story: Climate Denial in Florida

Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts

Provided by ACE

What it is

In this video, climate activist Anisa of Tampa offers tips and advice for engaging in climate conversations with people who deny climate change.
A lesson plan and student worksheet are included to accompany this video, once you sign in.

Positives

Anisa discusses how climate activists must be brave to have these conversations, which is an excellent lesson for students.
The lesson provides students with an opportunity to practice talking about climate change.

Additional Prerequisites

The video is available without an account, but teachers must sign in to access the other materials.

Differentiation

This video can be used as part of a unit on communication and storytelling in an English language arts class.
Make sure to approach this topic with sensitivity. Some students may have family members or friends who see climate change as a divisive issue.
Other resources about communicating climate include this article about effective climate communication and this interactive survey.

This resource is recommended for teaching.

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Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts
Other types: Lesson Plans, Activity - Classroom, Worksheets, Presentation Slides
Format: Google Docs, Google Slides, PDF
Language: English
Location: North America, North America > United States, North America > United States > Florida
Provider: ACE
Authors: ACE
Published: April 27, 2021
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Standards alignment · MS-ESS3-5. + 2 more

Core Standards legacy

MS-ESS3-5.MS-ESS3-5. Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
D4.2.6-8D4.2.6-8 Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations.
D4.2.9-12D4.2.9-12 Construct explanations using sound reasoning, correct sequence (linear or non-linear), examples, and details with significant and pertinent information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanation given its purpose (e.g., cause and effect, chronological, procedural, technical).