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Weather and Climate
Provided by: The Wonder of Science |Published on: April 27, 2021
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K-12
Synopsis
- This video introduces students to the difference between weather and climate and discusses how changes in climate can occur.
- In the first part of this video, students will learn about weather, the greenhouse effect, feedback loops, and climate change.
- Starting at 5 minutes and 10 seconds, the video provides teaching tips for all grade levels.
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: The Wonder of Science, Paul Andersen
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- This video provides suggestions for what concepts are appropriate for different grade levels and the first part of the video is a great introduction to weather and climate for some grade levels.
Additional Prerequisites
- Stopping the video at 5 minutes and 10 seconds is suggested, as the last segment is focused on teacher suggestions.
- Students should be familiar with the chemical symbols for water, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Differentiation
- Cross-curricular connections could be made with geography and economics classes when discussing the various climates of different regions on the planet and the different natural resources available in those regions.
- Teachers can use various segments of the video for their students or use the entire video as guidance for lesson planning and the progression of topics.
- Other resources related to this topic to explore include: Differences Between Climate and Weather, The Cost of Carbon, Friendly Guide to Climate Change, and Scientists Drill Deep in Antarctic Ice.
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