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Higher education Earth Day resources for Microsoft Word
El Medio Ambiente: Spanish Worksheet on Environment: Earth Day / DÃa de Tierra
This worksheet features two parts: 18 Matching and 7 Short Answer questions with environmental based vocabulary. Activity Idea: After completing the worksheet, have students write three sentences on how they help the environment.Level: Spanish 2+Editable word file. Answer key included. Vocab Includes: reciclar proteger reducir el medio ambiente la lata la basura la caja el vidrio el daño el/la ambientalista el cambio climático el
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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10 Earth Day Science Documentaries: Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Celebrate Earth Day! with these 10 great Docs!Documentary Viewing Guide INCLUDES: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions with KEYSBONUS: The Blue Planet (2001) Viewing Guide
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk Viewing Guide: Are We The Last Generation Or The First Sustainable One?
A Viewing Guide to get your class thinking about the importance of Sustainability!Sustainability has been a hot topic in schools for years now, but it almost always comes at the expense of our students feelings of safety and wellbeing. But is that the right approach?In this TED Talk, Hannah Ritchie addresses the anxiety among young people about climate change. She challenges the belief that past generations were sustainable and presents data showing that recent advancements in technology have de
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â THE TED TALK BUNDLE
PBS FrontLine- "Plastic Wars" Video Questions
These questions follow along with PBS Frontline's "Plastic Wars" that can be found on the PBS website. With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics.https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/plastic-wars/
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Also included in:Â PBS FrontLine & NOVA Video Questions Bundle
Science of The Lorax (2012) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
Science of "The Lorax" (2012) is an animated film based on Theodor Seuss Geisel’s classic children's book of the same name. The story is set in the fictional town of Thneedville, where a young boy named Ted seeks to win the affection of his crush, Audrey. To do so, he embarks on a quest to find a real tree, as trees have become scarce commodities in this artificial city. In his search, Ted encounters the Once-ler, who tells him the story of how the town's environmental degradation began. The Onc
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Earth Day/Environment Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Wall-E (2008) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
Great for any Earth Science Class: "Wall-E" is a heartwarming animated film set in a distant future where Earth has been abandoned by humans due to pollution and waste. The story follows a small waste-collecting robot named Wall-E, who spends his days cleaning up the planet's trash-covered surface. Amidst the desolation, Wall-E develops a curious personality and a fascination with human artifacts he finds among the rubble.One day, Wall-E encounters a sleek, advanced robot named EVE, sent to Eart
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Earth Day/Environment Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Our Planet (2019) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions w/KEY
"Our Planet"(2019) is a documentary series produced by Netflix in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund. The series showcases the natural wonders of our planet and the impact of climate change on various ecosystems and their inhabitants. It features stunning footage of wildlife and their habitats, and highlights the urgent need to protect our planet and its biodiversity. The series is narrated by Sir David Attenborough and consists of eight episodes, each focusing on a different habitat, su
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Teaching High School Science Class Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Racing Extinction (2015) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Question w/KEY
"Racing Extinction" (2015) is a documentary film directed by Louie Psihoyos, which explores the ongoing crisis of species extinction and the role of humans in driving biodiversity loss. Through undercover investigations, stunning visual imagery, and expert analysis, the film highlights the urgent need to protect endangered species and ecosystems. It sheds light on the various factors contributing to extinction, including habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and illegal wildlife trade.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roving Mars (2005) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions w/KEY
"Roving Mars" is a captivating documentary that follows the journey of NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, as they explore the Martian surface. Through stunning visuals and insightful interviews with scientists and engineers, the film chronicles the challenges and triumphs of the mission, from the rovers' harrowing descent to the surface to their groundbreaking discoveries about Mars' geology and potential for past habitability. As the rovers traverse rugged terrain and endur
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sacred Planet (2004) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions w/KEY
"Sacred Planet" is a visually stunning documentary that explores the world's diverse ecosystems and the indigenous cultures that inhabit them. Through breathtaking cinematography and intimate storytelling, the film highlights the interconnectedness of nature and humanity, emphasizing the importance of preserving our planet's natural heritage. From the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the icy landscapes of the Arctic, "Sacred Planet" takes viewers on a journey to some of the Earth's most remote
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Earth Science Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Science of Avatar (2009) Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions w/KEY
Science of "Avatar" is a 2009 science-fiction film directed by James Cameron. It is set in the mid-22nd century on the fictional planet Pandora, which is inhabited by a humanoid species called the Na'vi. The protagonist, a paralyzed former Marine named Jake Sully, is sent to Pandora to infiltrate the Na'vi and gain their trust, in order to facilitate the extraction of a valuable mineral called unobtanium.Through his encounters with the Na'vi, Jake begins to empathize with their culture and value
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Earth Day/Environment Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions
"An Inconvenient Truth" is a documentary film released in 2006 that focuses on the issue of global warming and climate change. The film, presented by former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, uses scientific evidence and research to illustrate the impacts of human activities on the Earth's climate.The film features a series of presentations by Gore, which are supported by images and charts, that demonstrate the changes in global temperature, sea level, and carbon dioxide concentration
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â 10 Earth Day Science Documentaries: Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Oceans (2010) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Oceans" is a nature documentary film by Disney that explores the depths of the world's oceans and the creatures that inhabit them. The film showcases the vast and diverse ecosystems of the ocean, from the smallest plankton to the largest mammals like whales and sharks. It also highlights the impact that human activities like pollution and overfishing have on these fragile ecosystems. The film features stunning cinematography and is narrated by Pierce Brosnan. Overall, "Oceans" aims to educate a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ocean World (2009) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions with KEY
"Oceans" is a nature documentary film by Disney that explores the depths of the world's oceans and the creatures that inhabit them. The film showcases the vast and diverse ecosystems of the ocean, from the smallest plankton to the largest mammals like whales and sharks. It also highlights the impact that human activities like pollution and overfishing have on these fragile ecosystems. The film features stunning cinematography and is narrated by Pierce Brosnan. Overall, "Oceans" aims to educate a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Science of Dante’s Peak (1997) Movie Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Dante's Peak" is a 1997 disaster film directed by Roger Donaldson. The story revolves around volcanologist Harry Dalton, played by Pierce Brosnan, who is sent to the small town of Dante's Peak to investigate possible volcanic activity. He discovers signs of an impending eruption but faces skepticism from the town's residents and local authorities, especially the mayor, played by Linda Hamilton. As Harry tries to convince the town of the imminent danger, the volcano erupts, putting the lives of
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Homeschool Curriculum: High School Earth Science Resource BUNDLE
The Science of Spaceship Earth(2020) Documentary Viewing Guide: Vocab/Questions
"Spaceship Earth" is a 2020 documentary directed by Matt Wolf that tells the story of the Biosphere 2 project, an experiment in the early 1990s that aimed to create a self-sustaining ecosystem inside a massive glass dome in the Arizona desert. The documentary features interviews with the original members of the Biosphere 2 crew, who lived inside the dome for two years, and explores the motivations behind the project, the challenges the crew faced, and the controversies that arose during and afte
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â 10 Earth Day Science Documentaries: Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Jane Goodall: The Hope (2020) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions
"Jane Goodall: The Hope" is a documentary that follows the life and work of renowned primatologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall. The film highlights her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park and her ongoing efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats around the world.The documentary explores Goodall's early years, her passion for animals, and how she became one of the world's most influential environmentalists. It also includes inte
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Women's History Movie and Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Extinction: The Facts (2020) Documentary Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocab/Questions
"Extinction: The Facts" is a documentary produced by the BBC in 2020 that explores the global extinction crisis and its causes. The documentary features interviews with leading scientists and conservationists, as well as footage of endangered animals and the devastating impact of human activity on the natural world.The main message of the documentary is that human actions, such as deforestation, overfishing, and climate change, are causing a catastrophic decline in global biodiversity, with up t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Science & Health Movies Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
The Science of The Core (2003) Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Core" is a science fiction disaster film released in 2003. The story revolves around a team of scientists and astronauts who embark on a dangerous mission to save Earth from a global catastrophe. The Earth's core has stopped rotating, causing electromagnetic disruptions that lead to disasters like failing satellites and lightning storms. To prevent further calamities, a team led by geophysicist Dr. Josh Keyes (played by Aaron Eckhart) and a veteran astronaut, Commander Robert Iverson (playe
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Homeschool Curriculum: High School Earth Science Resource BUNDLE
TED Talk: Meet the Bluefin Tuna, the Toughest Fish in the Sea- Grantly Galland a
This comprehensive assignment invites high school and college students to delve into the fascinating world of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, one of the ocean's most formidable predators. Through a series of thoughtfully crafted questions, students will explore the unique adaptations that enable this species to dominate its marine environment, from its warm-blooded physiology to its impressive swimming speeds.The assignment begins with an examination of the bluefin tuna's physical characteristics and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: How Much Would it Cost to Buy the Ocean?- Astrid J. Hsu
Description: Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of environmental economics and conservation with this assignment based on the TED Talk "How much would it cost to buy the ocean?" Students will delve into the complex interplay between the intrinsic and monetary values of natural resources, focusing on the ocean's vast economic, ecological, and cultural significance.Learning Objectives:Understand the economic contributions of marine industries and their global impact.Analyze th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Which Bag Should You Use?- Luka Seamus Wright and Imogen Ellen Napper
In this engaging assignment, students will dive into the environmental impact of grocery bags through the insightful lens of a TED Talk. They will explore the production, use, and disposal of three main types of bags: plastic, paper, and cotton.Students will watch the TED Talk and then answer a series of 10 thought-provoking questions that delve into the carbon footprint of each type of bag, the importance of reuse and recycling, and the overall environmental impact of these choices. They will a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Whatever Happened to Acid Rain?- Joseph Goffman
In this assignment, students will explore the phenomenon of acid rain through the lens of a compelling TED Talk. The talk delves into the discovery of acid rain in 1963, its devastating effects on ecosystems, and the scientific and political efforts to combat it.Students will watch the TED Talk and then answer a series of 10 thought-provoking questions that delve into the causes of acid rain, its environmental impact, and the solutions that have been implemented to mitigate its effects.Through t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Licking Bees and Pulping Trees- Kenny Coogan
Overview: In this engaging assignment, students will dive into the fascinating world of wasps, focusing on the life cycle and ecological role of the queen as she establishes and maintains a new colony. Through a TED Talk analysis and accompanying questions, students will explore the behavior, adaptations, and significance of wasps in their ecosystems.Objectives:Understand the life cycle of a wasp queen, from hibernation to colony establishment.Explore the ecological importance of wasps, includin
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