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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 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, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Hot Mess, PBS
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
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.
Additional 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, explained further in the description and top pinned comment.
Differentiation
- Chemistry classes can use the pH level chart at 5:52 to learn about critical pH levels for various aquatic organisms.
- Other resources related to this topic are Youth Climate Story: Air Pollution in Kansas and Trends in Atmospheric Nitrous Oxide.
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Resource Type and Format
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