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In the past century, the global temperature has climbed 10 times faster than the average rate of Ice Age recovery warming. The fifth video in a series of seven on factors that affect climate change discusses just how much global warming has occurred. It includes excellent examples of the positive feedback cycle in science.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Graph global temperatures from 1900 to the present
- Research the current predictions for future global warming
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of greenhouse gases, energy, and carbon dioxide
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Comments are turned off, so teachers do not need to worry about inappropriate content
- Short length helps maintain student attention
Cons
- None