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Provided by: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority |Published on: January 23, 2024
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Synopsis
This video introduces Rochester, New York as an exemplary city regarding high-impact municipal climate action items such as reducing greenhouse emissions, installing charging stations for electric cars, installing energy efficiency upgrades, and cutting the city's carbon footprint.
Students will learn the importance of these mitigation and adaptation measures to the community.
This resource demonstrates community-led climate solutions and the importance of working together as a team.
The video is brief, so teachers can easily show it in one class period, with time left for discussion and activities.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should have a working knowledge of climate change issues.
Teachers may wish to have an introductory discussion about greenhouse gas emissions.
Differentiation
The video mentions a green roof as a green initiative and a way to reduce energy consumption, so science teachers may wish to have students research how to create a model green roof.
Science teachers can also have students watch the video and work in small groups to design climate solutions for their city.
Civics teachers can connect this video to lessons about civic responsibility.
This video can extend conversations about mitigation and adaptation strategies, stormwater runoff, electric vehicles, and other climate topics.
The beginning of the video is text-heavy without narration. Some students may benefit from pausing the video and reading the text aloud.
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