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The Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle! Instructional VideoThe Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle! Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:04
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For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2012
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The Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle!

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Introduce biogeochemical cycles and goes into detail about the hydrologic and carbon cycles. A scientific video engages learners and teaches them at the same time.

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Concepts

ecology, biogeochemical cycles, carbon, water, hydrology, the carbon cycle, clouds, water runoff, oceans, evaporation, transpiration, fossil fuels, global warming

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have students draw either a hydrologic cycle or a carbon cycle

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware that YouTube comments are open to the public and may include inappropriate content
  • The video is the eighth in a series of 12
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Video is well researched and not based on speculation, adding validity to the material
  • Flexible material works well in a traditional or flipped classroom

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  • None

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