Discover how to overcome obstacles in order to take civic action for a cause you care about, in this video from the PBS KIDS series ARTHUR. When Francine discovers chemicals from lawn fertilizer are causing fish to die in a nearby creek, she is determined to raise awareness about the dangers of poisoning the environment. When an ordinary school presentation goes poorly, she isn’t sure she can overcome her stage fright to speak at an Earth Day rally. Will Francine’s passion give her the courage to speak out? After watching the video, students explore the steps involved in creating a campaign for change.

Find out more about ARTHUR on the series website.