What About the Ozone Hole?

Provided by: PBS |Published on: November 13, 2023

Videos

678910

Scientist Reviewed ↗

Synopsis

This video explains the connection between global warming and the ozone hole, chemical build-up in our lower and upper atmospheres, increased GWP gases, increased air quality ozone alerts, and the 1987 Montreal Protocol that banned the use of CFCs globally.
Students will learn about the history of the ozone hole and the efforts to help protect the ozone layer.

Related Teaching Resources

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: PBS

Region: Global

Languages: English

View Resource

Teaching Materials

Positives

The video includes helpful animations to keep students engaged and ends on a positive note.
The narrator presents information clearly and with a conversational tone.

Additional Prerequisites

The video mentions Earth's poles, so teachers may wish to have a globe in the classroom to use as a resource.
Teachers can share this information via social media or embed the video as a link within a lesson plan.
Because the vocabulary is somewhat rigorous, a definition list will be helpful.
It may benefit students to know about greenhouse gases, the greenhouse effect, and chemical notation.

Differentiation

Science teachers can pause the video and have students take notes about the history of CFCs, their effect on the ozone layer, and the different layers of the atmosphere.
The UN is mentioned, along with the terms "Montreal Protocol," "ratification," and "treaties," so Social Studies teachers can utilize the lesson when discussing the need for the United Nations.
Students can discuss the influence of carbon emissions on global warming and the poles' recovery and can research solutions for reducing emissions.
Some students may benefit from guided notes and slowing the video playback speed.

Scientist Notes

Teaching Tips

Standards

Resource Type and Format

Scientist Reviewed

This resource has been reviewed by SubjectToClimate's climate scientists and verified for scientific accuracy and up-to-date information. Our review process ensures that every resource in our library reflects the current state of climate science.

Learn about our review process →

Related Teaching Resources

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.

Cookie Preferences

What About the Ozone Hole?

Synopsis

Teaching Materials

Scientist Reviewed

Related Teaching Resources