Can Mass Carbon Capture Really Work?
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
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What it is
- 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.
Teaching tips
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.
From the scientist review
There are some people who believe that the cure for climate change is to take carbon dioxide directly out of the air. Unfortunately, even in the 3+ years since this video was produced, that still remains unfeasable. This PBS video explores these ideas and explains what the true cure for climate change is. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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