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In this lesson, students will learn about natural gas extraction, worldwide methane emissions, and the health impacts of fracking from data and specific examples from Texas and New Mexico.
Students will hear about a young man's experience in Odessa, Texas with natural gas extraction in his town, evaluate his statements, read about the health implications associated with fracking, analyze data, and produce infographics.
The video is well-produced, captivating, and easy to understand.
The infographic activity is engaging for students who are hands-on learners.
Additional Prerequisites
Students and teachers can download the data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) as a CSV file.
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Students should know how to use the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) model for science writing.
Students should understand the greenhouse effect, climate change, and methane's role as a greenhouse gas.
Differentiation
Students can watch the video at home to prepare for an in-class discussion on climate policy in Texas and other areas with fracking operations.
This lesson can fit within a larger unit on the human health impacts of climate change.
Civics students can brainstorm policies to regulate methane emissions and discuss the connection between corporate interests and policy decisions made by lawmakers.
Language arts students can expand their work with infographics and write a public service announcement.
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Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
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