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Provided by: PBS Wisconsin Education |Published on: October 25, 2023
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Synopsis
This engaging resource introduces students to several climate scientists, includes a creative activity, and lets students hear from the scientists about their research, equipment, and discoveries made in the ecometeorology lab.
There is a teacher guide available here to make it even easier to incorporate this interactive content into your classroom.
The videos are brief with clear subheadings, so students can explore them individually or as a class.
The scientists introduce themselves with fun facts and their "superpowers," which are positive personality traits that students will find relatable.
Additional Prerequisites
Teachers and students will need Internet access and users must make a copy of the Google Slides file to make edits.
The video transcripts can be used for hearing-impaired students.
Differentiation
Many aspects of scientific research are mentioned, so teachers can have students work in small groups to take notes and present summaries of each informational video.
Counselors and advisory teachers can utilize this resource when discussing careers in science.
Discussion questions are included, so teachers can use the questions as mini-assessments or have students discuss them in groups.
Science classes can use this resource for green career conversations or to connect to topics such as photosynthesis, carbon cycling, nutrient cycling, ecosystems, and cellular respiration.
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