Shell Shocked: Not Just Chemistry
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: EarthEcho International
Location: North America, North America > United States, North America > United States > Washington
This resource has been reviewed by SubjectToClimate's climate scientists and verified for scientific accuracy and up-to-date information. Learn about our review process →
This resource has been reviewed by SubjectToClimate's climate scientists and verified for scientific accuracy and up-to-date information. Learn about our review process →
Synopsis
- This video uses the example of Washington's Olympic Coast to introduce the concept of ocean acidification, the general causes of ocean acidification, and the impacts of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video is brief and could be used as a lesson starter to help build student interest in the topic.
- Vocabulary terms are highlighted throughout the video.
- The video shows students actively collecting data, demonstrating the impact that students can have on citizen science.
Additional Prerequisites
- The teacher should preview the video and identify terms or ideas that may need to be further developed/defined for their group of students.
- Students should have a general understanding of marine ecosystems.
Differentiation
- The transcript can be printed or shared with students to refer to during a discussion.
- Students could view the video independently, in small groups, or as a whole class.
- If viewed as a class, the teacher could pause the video in certain sections to ask questions or lead a discussion.
- Science classes can use this resource as a hook for lessons about the pH scale, chemical interactions that affect protein structure, and the effects of carbon dioxide pollution on ecosystems.
The resource shows decreasing levels of ocean pH leading to ocean acidification and the reaction on marine resources such as phytoplankton. It provides a good method to explore the marine food web and the impact of climate on food security and fishing livelihoods. The resource is recommended for teaching.
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 →
