Methane: The Greenhouse Gas We Can No Longer Ignore

• This video explains the importance of reducing methane emissions alongside CO₂ emissions. 
• Students learn the impact of methane emissions on the environment, different sources of methane, and ways to reduce these methane emissions. 

Positives

• Accompanying text emphasizes important facts in the video.
• Students learn about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
• Students learn about the Montreal Protocol of 1987.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• There may be an ad before the video.
• Students should be familiar with methane and the effects of greenhouse gases.

Differentiation

• Teachers could use this video to explain the importance of policies in mitigating climate change.
• Teachers could play part 1:28-1:53 to explain the sources of methane.
• Teachers could play part 2:26-2:40 to highlight the effects of methane emissions on the planet.
• Teachers could play part 3:25-4:10 describes the greenhouse gases trapped in the Arctic permafrost and the havoc they can cause if released.
• Teachers could play part 4:12-5:55 to start a discussion about ways to reduce methane emissions.
• Teachers could give students group assignments to provide 3 ways they can contribute to reducing methane emissions.
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