Why We Need Trees
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
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Provided by Ecosia
What it is
- This video from Ecosia is about the many ways trees benefit humans and the planet.
- It discusses the ability of trees to filter water, stabilize the soil, prevent floods, regulate the climate, and provide food and habitat to people and animals.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The animations help emphasize important points.
- The video mentions the mental and emotional benefits of trees and forests to humans.
Prerequisites
- It may help students to turn on the closed captioning.
- There may be an ad before the video.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Science classes can use this video for lessons about photosynthesis, water pollution, air pollution, wildlife habitat, the water cycle, ecosystems, or natural resources.
- Social studies classes can use this resource in lessons about Indigenous cultures, urban development, the effects of pollution on certain communities, or city planning.
- After watching this video, students can look at reforestation and forest protection as a climate solution. The video If We Plant 1 Trillion Trees Can We Stop Climate Change? can help facilitate this topic.
- Similar resources include this video about trees and inequality, this interactive map, and this StC lesson plan.
From the scientist review
This resource explores the benefits of trees in regulating the water cycle, filtering pollutants from water sources, groundwater, and run-offs, and regulating indoor air temperature if planted in an appropriate building orientation. There is no contradiction; thus, this resource is recommended for teaching.
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