Empowering Young Voices for the Planet

Preface About the Authors Introduction: The Young Voices Approach to Teaching Climate Change Part I. It's Happening Now All Over the World 1. Alec Loorz: Kids vs. Global Warming 2. Girl Scouts: Lighting the Community 3. Team Marine and a Time Machine 4. Anya: Citizen Science in Siberia 5. Felix: Plants for the Planet 6. Green Ambassadors 7. Dreaming in Green 8. Olivia's Birds 9. Longing for a Local Lunch Part II. Make it Happen in a Community Near You! Appendix I. Reproducible Student Sheets Appendix II. Teacher Support Material: Answers to Student Questions and List of Selected Standards Appendix III. Resources for Further Exploration Important Terms Related to Climate Change Notes Index

"The entire film series is beyond fantastic. Through the YVFP films we witness youth taking a stand to fight to save their planet and their future." -- Karla Utting, Programs Director "For youth, the films provide an epiphany, allowing them to realize how much power they have to make positive change in the world. Please watch these films and to get motivated to take action on climate change." -- Chris Palmer, IMAX film producer/ Professor of Environmental Filmmaking "By finding and giving voice to the "bright spots" - the kids who are leading the charge, not passively waiting for adults to act, who are innovating in their homes, schools, and communities to create a more sustainable and yes, fun world, this project is helping thousands of others - kids and adults - find inspiration and motivation to take action." -- Anthony Leiserowitz, Ph.D, Director