Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
How to Turn Sea Water into Fresh Water Without Pollution
Provided by: Terra Mater |Published on: July 11, 2022
Videos Grades 9-12
Synopsis
- This video walks through the current technologies for desalination and innovative designs for using solar energy to power this process.
- The video explains the bold plan that Saudi Arabia has developed to design an ultra-modern, pollution-free city using a low-cost, carbon neutral method of desalination called the Solar Dome.
Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: Terra Mater
Region: Middle East
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video clearly outlines the global need for eco-friendly and reliable desalination technologies to address global freshwater scarcity.
- The animations and visuals are very engaging.
Additional Prerequisites
- Before viewing, it may be helpful to talk with students about the basics of desalination.
Differentiation
- Students in social studies, geography or current events classes can use this resource to discuss how climate change will impact water availability, especially in the Middle East.
- A potential extension activity to this resource could include teaching students how to build their own desalination devices.
- Related resources include this video about the global water crisis and this podcast about water scarcity.
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