A Natural Solution to Climate Change
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology
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Provided by The Nature Conservancy
What it is
- This animated Nature Conservancy video takes a unique approach by presenting this information as if we had already solved our climate and planetary crises by working with nature.
- It discusses the need to incorporate natural solutions to climate change that have the capacity to sequester and store massive amounts of CO2.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The images and infographics used make it very easy to follow and understand.
- The video's tone is hopeful and may give students hope for the future.
Prerequisites
- To get an idea of how much carbon can be removed by nature you can also reference this table that provides estimates of carbon removal from various activities, such as tropical forest restoration.
Differentiation & Implementation
- ELA classes can use this video as an example of presenting information from a different perspective or how to use storytelling to convey complex or scientific information.
- Biology and environmental science teachers can use this video as a hook for lessons on photosynthesis, the carbon cycle, decomposition, nutrient cycling, ecology, cellular respiration, or ecosystems.
- Other similar resources include Wangari Maathai and The Green Belt Movement, Planetary Boundaries, Forests Near or Far Can Protect Water for Cities, and The Ocean's Green Machines.
From the scientist review
The resource explains the need to use nature to restore forests and reduce the global carbon footprint. Renewable energy is an option for achieving carbon neutrality but should be complemented with nature-based solutions. This video is recommended for teaching.
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