SUMMARY
Video length: 4.5 min
Selected for the CLEAN Collection. The activity description was developed by CLEAN reviewers.
This NASA video presents animations, photos and footage of melting polar ice as a result of climate change, the resulting sea-level rise, and selected consequences of that rise. Excellent animations, interviews with scientists, and clear step-by-step explanations provide a solid introduction to one facet of sea level rise and its consequences.
GOALS
To provide students with a clear step-by-step explanations and a strong introduction to sea-level rise and its consequences.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS
Explore >> Melting Ice Rising Seas
TEACHING NOTES / CONTEXT FOR USE
Teaching notes and context for use developed by CLEAN Reviewers:
Teaching Tips
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Great visualizations accompany this video to aid educators wanting to cover the issue of sea level rise.
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This video could be used as an opportunity to discuss possible misconceptions related to the difference between melting land ice, which directly impacts sea level, and sea ice, which doesn't directly add more water to the ocean but, when it is melted, changes the albedo in the region, thereby influencing sea level by absorbing rather than reflecting solar energy.
About the Science
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This video provides strong visuals (animations, photos and video footage) about the melting of polar ice sheets, the resulting sea-level rise, and selected consequences of that rise that are occurring due to human impacts on the climate system,
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The video briefly mentions thermal expansion of the ocean, which currently account for about half of the current sea level rise.
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Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
About the Pedagogy
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The excellent animations, interviews with scientists, and clear step-by-step explanations provide a strong introduction into sea-level rise and its consequences.
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The information is very basic and can be used as an introduction to an activity on sea level rise, such as this CLEAN selected activity: http://cleanet.org/resources/41832.html
Technical Details/Ease of Use
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The technical quality is robust and could be shown on large screen format 1280 x 720
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The video may take a long time to load, so it is recommended that the instructor downloads it prior to class if possible.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is at the discretion of the teacher based on how the video is used and student participation.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Short description developed by CLEAN Reviewers: This NASA video presents animations, photos and footage of melting polar ice as a result of climate change, the resulting sea-level rise, and selected consequences of that rise. Excellent animations, interviews with scientists, and clear step-by-step explanations provide a solid introduction to one facet of sea level rise and its consequences.
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SUMMARY
Video length: 4.5 min
Selected for the CLEAN Collection. The activity description was developed by CLEAN reviewers.
This NASA video presents animations, photos and footage of melting polar ice as a result of climate change, the resulting sea-level rise, and selected consequences of that rise. Excellent animations, interviews with scientists, and clear step-by-step explanations provide a solid introduction to one facet of sea level rise and its consequences.
GOALS
To provide students with a clear step-by-step explanations and a strong introduction to sea-level rise and its consequences.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS
Explore >> Melting Ice Rising Seas
TEACHING NOTES / CONTEXT FOR USE
Teaching notes and context for use developed by CLEAN Reviewers:
Teaching Tips
-
Great visualizations accompany this video to aid educators wanting to cover the issue of sea level rise.
-
This video could be used as an opportunity to discuss possible misconceptions related to the difference between melting land ice, which directly impacts sea level, and sea ice, which doesn't directly add more water to the ocean but, when it is melted, changes the albedo in the region, thereby influencing sea level by absorbing rather than reflecting solar energy.
About the Science
-
This video provides strong visuals (animations, photos and video footage) about the melting of polar ice sheets, the resulting sea-level rise, and selected consequences of that rise that are occurring due to human impacts on the climate system,
-
The video briefly mentions thermal expansion of the ocean, which currently account for about half of the current sea level rise.
-
Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
About the Pedagogy
-
The excellent animations, interviews with scientists, and clear step-by-step explanations provide a strong introduction into sea-level rise and its consequences.
-
The information is very basic and can be used as an introduction to an activity on sea level rise, such as this CLEAN selected activity: http://cleanet.org/resources/41832.html
Technical Details/Ease of Use
-
The technical quality is robust and could be shown on large screen format 1280 x 720
-
The video may take a long time to load, so it is recommended that the instructor downloads it prior to class if possible.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is at the discretion of the teacher based on how the video is used and student participation.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Short description developed by CLEAN Reviewers: This NASA video presents animations, photos and footage of melting polar ice as a result of climate change, the resulting sea-level rise, and selected consequences of that rise. Excellent animations, interviews with scientists, and clear step-by-step explanations provide a solid introduction to one facet of sea level rise and its consequences.
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