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Mass Extinction

Provided by: Green Ninja |Published on: February 1, 2024
Videos Grades 6-8

Synopsis

  • This video briefly examines mass extinctions throughout Earth's history and what is pushing the world towards another mass extinction.
  • Students will learn about the Ice Age and Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction, what percentage of life on Earth was lost during these extinction events, and how human activity is leading the planet towards another mass extinction.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Green Ninja
Region: Global
Languages: English

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Green Ninja
Green Ninja grew out of academic research at San Jose State University that demonstrated how well-designed educational experiences can promote pro-environmental attitudes and behavior in youth. This research is the foundation for the Green Ninja middle school science curriculum that has been adopted by the California Department of Education as an approved NGSS science provider. Today, Green Ninja is the only commercial science publisher in the U.S. that uses local climate and environmental problems as a lens for teaching science. Green Ninja is a California Benefit Corporation with the goal of creating a cleaner and healthier planet for everyone.

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