Animated sequences show mild violence (ozone-attacking sunbeams, a frog almost boiling, a weary polar bear unable to find solid ice on which to rest). The movie includes images of the aftermath of Katrina, as well as references to other disasters (a 2003 European heat wave that left 35,000 dead).

While Al Gore explains his points with colorful graphics (cartoons, graphs, 'nature' footage), the statistics and argument strategies may be boring for younger viewers, too. Parents need to know that An Inconvenient Truth introduces complicated scientific, political, and social issues (most prominently, the arguments surrounding global warming and environmental pollution), which will likely go over the heads of the youngest kids. Which Side of History? How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives.Cómo saber si una aplicación o sitio web son realmente educativos.How to Tell If an App or a Website Is Good for Learning.Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews.Check out new Common Sense Selections for games.10 tips for getting kids hooked on books.Common Sense Selections for family entertainment.

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