Activist Sophia Kianni Discusses Youth-Led Activism and Climate Anxiety
Ask students: What did Sophia Kianni observe in Iran? Where were the temperatures rising more than twice the global average?
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June 20, 2024
Ask students: What did Sophia Kianni observe in Iran? Where were the temperatures rising more than twice the global average?
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Sophia Kianni was the youngest member of the United Nations’s first Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. In this On Our Minds podcast episode, Kianni talks with hosts Bree Campbell and James Kim about why she started an organization dedicated to translating climate information and resources and getting involved with Born This Way Foundation, which helps support youth mental health. On Our Minds is a podcast that focuses on mental health and is produced by Student Reporting Labs.
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In the episode, Kianni draws connections between mental health and systemic exploitation and harm in our society. How do you think participating in activism and social movements can help improve our mental health?
Media literacy: How do you think Sophia Kianni's perspective differs from or resembles other news you've heard about climate change?
Research another youth-led climate activism organization (local or national), such as the Sunrise Movement or Climate Defiance. What does the organization do? What are their goals and recent actions? Why do you think students are participating in these organizations?
Explore more resources for educators to find a wide-range of relevant preK-12 lessons on climate change or supporting young people as they continue to lead the conversation around the climate change crisis.
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.