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A Zero Electricity Terra Cotta Refrigerator

Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: August 15, 2024

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Synopsis

In this video and brief article, students will learn about Mansukhbhai Prajapati, who created a terra cotta refrigerator to prevent food waste in rural India.
Students will learn how the refrigerator works and the impact of this solution on life for those in rural India.

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Subjects: Science, Social Studies

Authors: The Kid Should See This

Region: Asia

Languages: English

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Positives

Students will be inspired to be creative when faced with a problem.
The video has beautiful animations that will keep students engaged.

Prerequisites

It may help students to know what terra cotta is.

Differentiation & Implementation

To learn more about using terra cotta for cooling, students can check out this article, A Sustainable Cooling System Made with Wet Terracotta Cones.
After watching the video and reading the brief article, students can research the impact of food waste on climate change to highlight the importance of this solution.
Students can spend time researching a problem and brainstorming creative solutions.

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The Kid Should See This

The Kid Should See This is a Webby award-winning collection of over 7,000 kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. And thanks to TKSST members, it’s free and ad-free for everyone. Start conversations, spark questions, and inspire offline exploration for all ages.

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