Teaching overview
Learning points
- Saiga were once critically endangered, but their population has recovered thanks to the work of the Atlyn Dala Conservation Initiative.
- The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental award that gives winners a $1.2 million prize.
- This year’s winners also include a company using waste heat in steel manufacture to generate electricity, and a youth organisation promoting community waste management projects.
Curriculum keywords
- Earthshot
- Saiga
- conservation
This Week's Kahoot Quiz
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Watch This Episode in Spanish
Use this version of the episode in Spanish to support the teaching of bilingual classes.
Spark a discussion
- What is the purpose of the Earthshot Prize?
- Why did the Altyn Dala Conservation initiative win an Earthshot Prize?
- Who were the other 2024 Earthshot Prize winners?
Classroom Resources
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Video Viewing Guide
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Make Your Own Science Episode
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Language and Literacy Activities
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