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New Jersey is described to be one of the states most affected by climate change, which may be surprising to students.
The video is compelling because it integrates personal experiences of those living near the lake with the scientific information.
Viewers are left feeling optimistic, as the video touches on ways the community is adapting and what the state of New Jersey is doing to slow climate change.
Prerequisites
Teachers may have to skip an ad before or during the video.
Differentiation & Implementation
Teachers could connect this resource to a biology class by exploring how the algae blooms mentioned in the video negatively affect the lake ecosystem.
The video mentions a recent commitment by the New Jersey governor to develop off-shore wind energy, which could link this video to the topic of renewable energy and the government's role in combating climate change.
The process of lakes freezing is strongly tied to water density, temperature, and wind, which could make this resource a good real-world example for a science class.
This article by Our Climate Voices describes another lake in the United States, Lake Erie, that has been impacted by climate change, specifically by harmful algae blooms.
This fun, interactive game lets students explore how human activity impacts the health of lakes, which would pair well with this video for a science lesson.
