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Essentials of Environmental Science: Understanding the Atmosphere

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This video from Hot Mess explains the structure of the atmosphere and how human-caused air pollutants impact the global system.
Students will learn about the ozone layer, solar radiation, criteria pollutants, and EPA regulations.

Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Hot Mess, PBS

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

It displays graphs, diagrams, maps, and charts that teachers can pause on to provide a deeper understanding of the various topics covered in this video.
The video explains atmospheric problems like ozone depletion and criteria pollutants but also discusses solutions like the Montreal Protocol and the Clean Air Act.

Prerequisites

Students should have a basic understanding of chemical reactions before watching this video.
There is an error in the video about UVC wavelengths at 2:24, which is explained further in the description and the top pinned comment.

Differentiation & Implementation

Chemistry classes can use the pH level chart at 5:52 to learn about critical pH levels for various aquatic organisms.
Social studies classes can analyze the Montreal Protocol as an example of international cooperation to solve an environmental issue. The video and article How to Solve Every Global Crisis can provide additional insight into this topic.
Other resources related to this topic are Youth Climate Story: Air Pollution in Kansas and Trends in Atmospheric Nitrous Oxide.

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