Instructional Video

Types of Chemical Industries

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Four percent of the world's CO2 emissions come from the chemical industry. The video discusses the environmental impact of industry. From using non-renewable resources, requiring high levels of energy, to polluting the ground, water, and air, the impact quickly adds up.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss ways the chemical industry could reduce their contribution to pollution using natural resources 
  • Invite someone from the closest plant, manufacturer, or factory to speak to the class about their pollution levels and how they address them
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of fuels, climate change, the carbon cycle, and pollution
Pros
  • Includes a cue to pause the video and think of an answer before continuing
  • Works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom
Cons
  • None