Is It Real? Climate Misinformation Video

Our Climate Our Future, Action for the Climate Emergency

This is a ~3-minute video addressing misinformation about climate change.

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This video requires setting up an account and signing in. The sign up/sign in process is free and is straightforward and quick. Teachers might want to guide students through a deeper discussion of motivations of climate deniers that the video discussed, since the video does not have time to talk about these details. This video is part of a larger video series addressing a variety of topics in 11 chapters, including sources and formation of carbon dioxide, how greenhouses gases work, current evidence of global climate change, societies' need for energy, ways to reduce energy consumption, taking action on climate change using technology, and personal commitment. Each chapter has discussion questions and links to further information. The developer includes companion lessons, discussions, experiments, and activities to support the video topics, located [link https://ourclimateourfuture.org/resources/ 'here']. Many of these are appropriate for assessment. If showing the entire video collection, it would be best shown in chapter format with supporting activities, discussion questions, and reflection time after each 1 or 2 chapters.
This video addresses aspects of misinformation about climate change. The video specifically discusses the misconception that current climate change is a natural phenomenon. The video discusses the perception that climate change is a hoax but reiterates the scientific evidence and consensus on climate change. The video explores examples of climate change impacts and mitigation. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
This video provides a basic introduction to misconceptions and misinformation around climate change. Potential misconceptions and prior knowledge are challenged and addressed in the FAQs. Critical thinking and social reflection skills are developed through discussion about this video. The video encourages climate action. Hosts in this video represent traditionally underserved groups.