Do Climate Protests Work? Three Examples When They Did.

• This video 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.

Positives

• It is a feel-good video and shows students how their actions can have a positive ripple effect. 
• It acknowledges Indigenous perspectives and shows a successful example of their organized action against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. 
  

Additional Prerequisites

• There may be a commercial 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

• 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 Sheila Lamb Cloquet, Minnesota, Environmental Justice 101, and Climate Strike and Art Activism - Create Your Story.