Resource Title

Environmental issues in Latin America

Summary

This activity pack explores environmental problems in Latin America and how they relate to global warming and climate change, as well as efforts by Latin American people to fight back against environmental destruction.

Resource Details

Publisher: Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)
Country of Publication: Ireland
Year: 2022

Curriculum Subjects: Spanish, Geography, Politics and Society, Civic Social and Political Education
Intended Audiences: Post Primary, 12-15 Years, 16+ years
Format: Activity Pack
Topics: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Justice, Environment, Latin America, Pollution
SDGs: 7. Affordable and Clean Energy, 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, 13. Climate Action
Countries of Focus: Latin America, South America, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Nicaragua

Description

This pack includes nine different activities, using resources from Latin America. Most can be used in English or Spanish. Curriculum links for all activities are also included for both the Irish junior and senior cycles.

The nine activities are:

Introductory activity: Environmental problems in the world today
Activity 1: Deforestation in the Amazon
Activity 2: Blood Diamonds and Dirty Gold (Readings in Spanish but can be easily translated)
Activity 3: Against the Mine! (Readings and questions in Spanish but can be easily translated)
Activity 4: Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy
Activity 5: Blood Coal
Activity 6: Classroom Debate (Some videos only available in Spanish, but activity still doable without them)
Activity 7: Modes of Transport/Medios de Transporte (Only available in Spanish)
Activity 8: Where the Road Goes

Available from:

View Environmental issues in Latin America on Latin America Solidarity Centre’s website.

Be sure to look at more of their activity packs and resources for educators and students here.