Can Mass Carbon Capture Really Work?
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Provided by: Hot Mess|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This engaging PBS video clearly explains the process of carbon capture.
- The video also explores different methods that have been explored for large-scale use of carbon capture, presenting both the positive and negative impacts.
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Hot Mess
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video includes images, music, graphics, and text to engage students.
- The video looks at both positives and negatives of proposed solutions, leaving room for class discussions.
Prerequisites
- Students will need to have a basic understanding of carbon dioxide and global warming.
- There is an advertisement before the video and the content finishes at 5 minutes and 35 seconds.
Differentiation & Implementation
- This video could be a lesson hook for middle and high school science classes.
- The lesson Carbon Sequestration: Solutions to Climate Change or the course Undo Climate Change are great options to further explore the video's ideas.
- Engineering classes could use this video in conjunction with Geoengineering: A Horrible Idea We Might Have to Do to spark engagement in further research and evaluation of current carbon emission solutions.
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