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Parts per Million: A Little Is a Lot

Provided by: Paleontological Research Institution |Published on: December 20, 2022
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This video demonstrates the concept of PPM and how very small changes in concentration can affect the look, smell, taste, functioning, or quality of an entire system.
  • The examples in the video relate to all five of our senses, connect to greenhouse gas emissions, and help them resonate with students.
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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Health
Authors: Paleontological Research Institution
Region: Global
Languages: English

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Paleontological Research Institution
Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is a national leader in Earth systems science education. They strive to help make sense of the present and potential future climate change, while also increasing understanding of global change in Earth’s past. Their programs focus on systems thinking, understanding scale and learning in your own backyard.