Resource Overview
Students write, film and edit a short video that connects human population growth to one other global challenge and offer their idea for a sustainable solution.
Students will be able to:
- Make connections between population growth and social and environmental challenges
through research from a variety of sources. - Create a sustainable solution to a global challenge using supporting evidence.
- Use filming equipment and editing tools to create a video communicating an argument for a targeted audience.
Features of This Resource
- Technology connection as students film and edit videos
- 1-minute video limit forces students to prioritize information and edit content
- Contest participation offers potential for prize money and recognition for students’ hard work
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