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This Controlling the Environment: Crash Course History of Science #39 instructional video also includes:
What would the world look like if we could control the weather? Historically, countries have attempted to do just that, but their intentions were not always good! The 39th lesson in a History of Science series describes science projects that attempt to control the environment including power, agriculture, and weather adaptations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask learners to choose one project discussed in the video to research further
- Hold a debate to argue for and against scientific manipulation of environmental factors
Classroom Considerations
- Knowledge of the agricultural field is helpful
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides both successful and unsuccessful attempts at controlling the environment
- Includes reference to relevant historical events happening during the experiments
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- None