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Four Spheres Part 1 (Geo and Bio)

Provided by: Crash Course Kids|Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This short video introduces students to the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere using a combination of cartoon graphics, pictures, and a human narrator.
The video focuses on the geosphere and biosphere and the difference between the two spheres.

Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Crash Course Kids

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The explanation of the Earth's spheres is clear and concise.
The video breaks down the words biosphere and geosphere into their scientific prefixes and root words to help build scientific literacy.

Additional Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with the basic concept that geology is the study of Earth materials and biology is the study of living things.
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Differentiation

Students could watch the video in pairs and draw a picture of the biosphere and geosphere to demonstrate their understanding.
The video uses illustrated examples in which students can test their knowledge of the difference between the biosphere and geosphere.
Other recommended resources include the second video in the four spheres series and this video on ecosystems.

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