Climate Trackers
Videos
Grades6, 7, 8Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Career Skills
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Provided by PBS Wisconsin Education
What it is
- 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.
Teaching tips
Positives
- 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.
From the scientist review
Students can learn from climate scientists conducting research in Wisconsin who are recording daily observations to monitor climatic variability and its effects on soil organisms, forests, biodiversity, agriculture, and the environment. This resource is well-sourced and is recommended for teaching.
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