Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Teen Fights for Toxic Waste Cleanup

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

10, 11, 12

Overview

New York student Shadia Wood tells how she became an environmental activist in this video adapted from Earth Island Institute’s New Leaders Initiative. Wood lives near several toxic waste sites and was concerned to learn that the New York Superfund—the money set aside for cleaning such sites in her state—had gone bankrupt.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - World Health

    HE19.WH.8.1

    Formulate innovative ways to influence and support people in other countries in making positive health choices.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - World Health

    HE19.WH.8.2

    Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving world-wide health.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - World Health

    HE19.WH.8.3

    Adapt health messages and communication techniques to a specific global audience.

    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    CUSTOM
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