Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
How Does Gnanli Landrou Transform Mud into Eco-friendly Concrete?
Provided by: The Kid Should See This |Published on: January 5, 2023
Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video and article introduce the invention of a cleaner, more eco-friendly concrete substitute inspired by the earthen houses of the inventor's home country of Togo.
- Students learn about the impact of concrete and cement on the climate and an alternative that could help reduce CO2 emissions.
Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: The Kid Should See This
Region: Africa, Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource helps expand students' view of climate solutions beyond those of renewable energy, tree planting, and other commonly known solutions.
- The solution presented uses technology and materials already in use rather than relying on technological innovation to become impactful.
Additional Prerequisites
- The video ends at 3:33.
- Students should be familiar with the greenhouse effect and how greenhouse gases and fossil fuels contribute to climate change.
Differentiation
- Since the article and video present the same information, students can choose which to engage with based on preference or the availability of an Internet connection in class.
- As an extension, have students research other innovative climate solutions from the links in the article or by looking through the table of solutions presented here.
- To learn more about climate solutions and the industrial sector, have students take this course on industrial innovation.
- When discussing social justice issues and global sustainability in social studies classes, consider how this solution could help with both.
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