This video is answering the question of how do humans affect climate change.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Humans can affect climate change by destroying habitats, burning fossil fuels, and cutting down trees. This can harm animals and plants, release greenhouse gases, and cause extreme temperatures.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
To engage your 4-year-old after watching the video "I WONDER - How Do Humans Affect Climate Change?," you can: 1. Discuss natural disasters: Talk about tsunamis, hurricanes, and volcanoes mentioned in the video and how they can affect the climate and people's lives. 2. Explore habitats: Take your child on a nature walk to observe different habitats and discuss the importance of preserving them. 3. Reduce carbon footprint: Encourage simple actions like turning off lights when not in use and recycling to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 4. Plant trees: Plant a tree with your child and explain how trees absorb carbon dioxide and help protect the Earth's ozone layer.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Climate Heroes GAME INSTRUCTIONS: As the parent, take turns with your child identifying actions that humans can take to positively impact climate change. For example, "You recycle paper and plastic," or "You plant trees in your community." Each correct action earns a point. The player with the most points at the end of the game becomes the Climate Hero!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Taking care of the environment is important. Humans affect climate change by destroying habitats, burning fossil fuels, and cutting down trees. We need to protect animals, plants, and the Earth by making sustainable choices."