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The Anthropocene and the Near Future: Crash Course Big History #9 Instructional VideoThe Anthropocene and the Near Future: Crash Course Big History #9 Instructional Video
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Crash Course
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9th - Higher Ed
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12:20
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15 mins
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The Anthropocene and the Near Future: Crash Course Big History #9

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The Anthropocene covers the last century in an unofficial geological era. An informative video considers both the pros and cons of progress. It discusses the environmental impact, changes in lifestyle, political changes, wars, and technology. It also provides options for the future. 

6 Views 2 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the biosphere, social progress, technological advancements, global population, human population, overpopulation, population, population growth, population trends, energy sources

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Debate if the Anthropocene counts as an era
  • Assign a creative writing task to address what changes will occur in the near future

Classroom Considerations

  • Be wary of public comment sections
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes subtitles in Arabic, English, and Estonian for English learners
  • Graphics entertain viewers
  • Connects geography, politics, and science

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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