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10 years of Flint water crisis: How it happened, where things stand

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Why is Clean Water Important?  (Why EVERYONE Needs Access to Clean Water 💧)

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Clean water: a right or a privilege? | Deepika Kurup | TEDxNorthHighSchool

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School strike for climate - save the world by changing the rules | Greta Thunberg | TEDxStockholm

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Causes and Effects of Climate Change | National Geographic

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Why we need to change how we talk about climate change | Kris De Meyer | TEDxLondon

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Is AI Good or Bad for the Future of Work?

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Straw No More | Molly Steer | TEDxJCUCairns

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Kids against plastic | Amy & Ella Meek | TEDxExeter

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I Thought Plastic Pollution Wasn't My Problem ... | Archie Wallyn | TEDxYouth@DPL

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1. What does "social justice" mean to you?

2. Can you think of any examples of social injustice you've seen or heard about?

3. How do you think people can work together to create a more just society?

4. Why is it important for everyone to be treated fairly and equally?

5. Have you ever witnessed someone being treated unfairly because of their race, gender, or background? How did it make you feel?

6. How can we help people who are facing discrimination or injustice?

7. What are some ways we can promote diversity and inclusion in our communities?

8. How can we use our voices to advocate for social justice?

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We Are All Different - and THAT'S AWESOME! | Cole Blakeway | TEDxWestVancouverED

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Child Poverty | Anna Ritchie | TEDxPascoCountySchools

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Breaking the generational cycle of poverty  | Duncan Campbell | TEDxPortland

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Climate change and biodiversity loss | Sergio Castellari | TEDxLUISS

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Why is biodiversity so important? - Kim Preshoff

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Habitat Destruction: Human Impacts on Biodiversity | Science | TutWay

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Ignorance Isn’t Bliss – Why We Need LGBTQ Education | Grace James | TEDxSWPS

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Your words have the power to end suffering of LGBTQ youth | Kat Clark | TEDxTauranga

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AI Is Dangerous, but Not for the Reasons You Think | Sasha Luccioni | TED

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What is Artificial Intelligence? | ChatGPT | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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Hi 5th Graders!

You can use this information to help guide your thinking towards your planning and action. You are not limited to these! If you find a video that you think would be helpful, let me know and I can add it here!

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PYP Exhibition - What is your Central Idea? (Full version)

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As You Read, Think About: How should people respond to a crisis?

Some kids are afraid of spiders or snakes or ghosts. But in Flint, Michigan, children are terrified of tap water. It started in April 2014, when smelly yellow and orange liquid began flowing from the faucets in people's homes. Some residents developed mysterious health problems: red, scaly rashes and painful stomach cramps. Other people's hair began to fall out in clumps.

For months, Flint residents complained that the water was poisoning them. And for months, state officials said the water was safe. Until they admitted it wasn't.

In the fall of 2015, those officials confirmed people's worst fears: Flint's water was contaminated with lead, a highly toxic metal. Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems, including brain damage in young kids. And for a year and a half, Flint residents had been drinking the poisoned water and using it to cook and bathe.

Within months, city, state, and federal officials all declared a state of emergency in Flint. Donations of money and bottled water poured in from around the country. But the damage had been done. Flint's nearly 100,000 residents-including 8,000 kids under age 6-had been exposed to alarming levels of lead. And 12 people had died from a disease linked to the tainted water.

Some kids are afraid of spiders or snakes or ghosts. But in Flint, Michigan, children are terrified of tap water. It started in April 2014. That is when smelly yellow and orange liquid began flowing from the faucets in people's homes. Some residents developed mysterious health problems. They got red, scaly rashes. They had painful stomach cramps. Other people's hair began to fall out in clumps.

For months, Flint residents complained that the water was poisoning them. And for months, state officials said the water was safe. Until they admitted it was not.

In the fall of 2015, those officials confirmed people's worst fears. Flint's water was contaminated with lead. Lead is a highly toxic metal. Exposure to it can cause serious health problems. It can even cause brain damage in young kids. And for a year and a half, Flint residents had been drinking the poisoned water. They had been using it to cook and bathe too.

Within months, city, state, and federal officials all declared a state of emergency in Flint. Donations of money and bottled water poured in from around the country. But the damage had been done. Flint's nearly 100,000 residents had been exposed to alarming levels of lead. That included 8,000 kids under age 6. And 12 people had died from a disease linked to the tainted water.

Great Lakes: A chain of five freshwater lakes along the U.S.-Canada border. Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario have coastlines along eight states and make up the world's largest freshwater surface.

Lead: A durable metal long used for water pipes, dating as far back as ancient Rome. However, lead is toxic and can accumulate in the body, so water suppliers in the U.S. and other countries are phasing it out in plumbing work.

Great Lakes: A chain of five freshwater lakes along the U.S.-Canada border. Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario have coastlines along eight states and make up the world's largest freshwater surface.

Lead: A durable metal long used for water pipes, dating as far back as ancient Rome. However, lead is toxic and can accumulate in the body, so water suppliers in the U.S. and other countries are phasing it out in plumbing work.

SOURCE: Environmental Protection Agency

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Five years after their water became toxic, people in Flint, Michigan, still don't trust their taps-or officials.

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How AI will help us connect with ourselves and each other

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Builder Yohei Nakajima shares his experience designing BabyAGI, an open-source autonomous AI tool, exploring the evolution of identity, collective consciousness and the limitations of language in the age of artificial intelligence. “AI isn’t just reshaping our tools, but our very understanding of ourselves,” he says.

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The importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within kids. #DiversityandInclusion

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1. Do you know why having access to clean water is important?

2. Can you imagine what life would be like without access to clean water?

3. How do you think not having clean water affects people's health?

4. Do you know if everyone in the world has access to clean water? Why or why not?

5. What are some reasons why some communities don't have access to clean water?

6. How do you think having access to clean water can help a community thrive?

7. What are some ways we can help ensure that everyone has access to clean water?

8. Can you think of any organizations or projects that work to provide clean water to those in need?

9. How can we conserve water in our own daily lives to help ensure there's enough for everyone?

10. Do you think access to clean water is a basic human right? Why or why not?

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1. What does LGBTQIA+ stand for, and do you know what each letter represents?

2. Do you know anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+? How do you think they might experience the world differently from people who identify as heterosexual or cisgender?

3. Can you think of any challenges that LGBTQIA+ people might face when it comes to access to resources, opportunities, or rights?

4. Why do you think it's important for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, to have equal access to opportunities and rights?

5. Have you ever witnessed or experienced discrimination or prejudice against someone who is LGBTQIA+? How did it make you feel?

6. How can we create more inclusive spaces where LGBTQIA+ individuals feel safe and accepted?

7. Do you think schools should teach about LGBTQIA+ issues and history? Why or why not?

8. Can you name any LGBTQIA+ activists or allies who have made a positive and why do you think their work is important?

9. 9. What can we do as individuals to support the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ people in our communities?

10. Do you think there are still barriers to full equality for LGBTQIA+ individuals? If so, what are they, and how can we work to overcome them?

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1. What is climate change, and why is it important to understand?

2. How do you think climate change affects different parts of the world?

3. Can you think of any ways that climate change might impact people's access to resources like food, water, and shelter?

4. Why do you think it's important for everyone to have access to information about climate change?

5. Have you noticed any changes in your local environment that might be related to climate change?

6. How can we ensure that everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to clean air and water?

7. What are some ways that individuals and communities can work together to reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change?

8. Do you think there are any groups of people who are disproportionately affected by climate change? If so, why?

9. How can we advocate for policies and practices that promote environmental justice and address the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities?

10. What role do you think young people can play in addressing climate change and advocating for environmental justice?

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1. What is artificial intelligence, and can you give an example of how it's used in everyday life?

2. Who do you think benefits from AI technology, and who might be left out or disadvantaged?

3. Do you think everyone has equal access to AI technology? Why or why not?

4. How can AI be used to solve important problems and improve people's lives?

5. Are there any risks or concerns associated with the widespread use of AI technology?

6. Do you think AI could be used to help address issues like inequality and discrimination? How?

7. What are some ways we can ensure that AI is used ethically and responsibly?

8. Can you think of any ways that AI could be used to promote access to education, healthcare, or other essential services?

9. How can we make sure that everyone, regardless of their background or resources, has the opportunity to learn about and benefit from AI technology?

10. As AI continues to develop, what do you think will be the most important considerations in terms of access and equity?

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1. What is pollution, and why is it important to address?

2. How do you think pollution affects the environment around us?

3. Can you think of any ways that pollution might impact people's health?

4. Do you think everyone is equally affected by pollution? Why or why not?

5. What are some examples of pollution that you see in your community or around the world?

6. How can we work together to reduce pollution and protect the environment?

7. Are there any groups of people who are disproportionately affected by pollution? If so, why?

8. How can we ensure that everyone has access to clean air, water, and land?

9. What are some ways that individuals and communities can take action to reduce pollution?

10. How can we advocate for policies and practices that promote environmental justice and address the impacts of pollution on vulnerable communities?

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1. What does "poverty" mean to you?

2. Can you think of any reasons why some people might be living in poverty?

3. How do you think poverty affects people's lives?

4. Have you ever seen or heard about poverty in your community or in other parts of the world?

5. Do you think everyone has the same opportunities to escape poverty? Why or why not?

6. What are some ways we can help people who are living in poverty?

7. Can you imagine what it would be like to not have enough food, shelter, or clothing?

8. How can we raise awareness about poverty and its impact on individuals and communities?

9. What role do you think education plays in breaking the cycle of poverty?

10. How can we work together to create a world where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive?

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1. What does "biodiversity" mean, and why is it important?

2. Can you think of any examples of plants or animals that are endangered or extinct?

3. How does biodiversity loss affect ecosystems and the balance of nature?

4. Have you noticed any changes in the plants or animals in your area? How might these changes be related to biodiversity loss?

5. What are some of the main causes of biodiversity loss?

6. How do you think biodiversity loss could impact humans?

7. What can we do to help protect and preserve biodiversity?

8. Can you think of any ways that people are working to restore or conserve biodiversity?

9. Why do you think it's important for everyone to be aware of biodiversity loss?

10. How can we inspire others to take action to protect biodiversity?

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1. What does "taking action" mean to you?

2. Can you think of any examples of ways people can take action to make the world a better place?

3. Why do you think it's important for individuals to take action on issues they care about?

4. What are some things you care about or feel passionate about changing?

5. How can small actions make a big difference in our communities or the world?

6. What are some challenges people might face when trying to take action?

7. Can you think of any role models or inspiring figures who have taken action to create positive change?

8. What are some ways you can use your talents, skills, or interests to take action on issues you care about?

9. How can we work together with others to have a greater impact when taking action?

10. What advice would you give to someone who wants to take action but doesn't know where to start?