Gore, Al
Viking Juvenile (February 20, 2007)
*Appropriate for grades 4-8*
Adapted for the "younger generation," this is a simplified version of Gore's recent film documentary, offering clear terminology and definitions. Gore begins with a personal introduction discussing his developing awareness about environmental issues, when his mother read Rachel Carson's Silent Spring aloud to him as a teenager. The book provides before-and-after photographs; a shocking portrayal of how global warming has already effected our environment. Gore takes a "what you see is what you get" approach to his text, stating the simple facts in the hopes of motivating young people to save our planet.
- Have a class discussion about the validity of Al Gore's statements. Should we believe everything we read? How can we decipher between fact and opinion?
- Brainstorm a list of things we can do to prevent global warming from harming our environment, our ecosystems, and future generations. Vote on which ideas to act upon as a class.
- Visit www.aninconvenienttruth.com.au/truth/interactions.htm to create your own movie poster or geography quiz.
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