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This How 7,000 Years of Epic Floods Changed the World (w/ SciShow!) instructional video also includes:
Flooding for an unimaginable number of years in unimaginable depths led to severe changes to create the landscapes people know today. The episode in a larger PBS Eon series presents evidence scientists use to explain the existence of such floods and evidence to the contrary. Viewers listen to all the evidence and make their own educated decisions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners record six pieces of evidence of flooding discussed in the lesson
- Use as a lesson opener when teaching the concept of water erosion
Classroom Considerations
- Includes a large amount of vocabulary that may be challenging for ELLs
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Emphasizes the concept of erosion throughout the lesson
- Includes maps of different time periods to illustrate the landscape change
Cons
- None