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WHAT DOES ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP MEAN Environmental stewardship refers to diverse actions that aim to conserve, protect, and create a more sustainable environment. It is all about being responsible and caring for the natural environment in the best way possible. Environmental stewardship actions are driven by stewards. #environmentalsteward #earthday 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Does-Environmental-Stewardship-Mean-Sustainability-Worksheet-7556391?utm_source=Youtube%20stewardship&utm_campaign=youtube 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/environmental-stewardship/ 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/

Ecosystem restoration is the continuous process of aiding in the recovery of damaged or degraded ecosystem functions. Ecosystems form the basis of all life on the planet. They are made up of diverse communities of animals and plants that interact freely in their environment. Full reading post: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/ecosystem-restoration/ The science worksheet: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-is-Ecosystem-Restoration-Environmental-Science-Worksheet-7548591?utm_source=ecosystem%20youtube&utm_campaign=youtube #ecosystems #environment #scienceeducation 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ 🌟Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's blog! http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/blog 🏫 Check out Dynamic Earth Learning on Teachers Pay Teachers! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning WHAT DAMAGES AN ECOSYSTEM? Damaged ecosystems cannot effectively support plant and animal life. Several factors can damage, destroy, or degrade an ecosystem. Most of the destructive factors are attributed to biotic and abiotic elements: 1. Over-Exploitation ● Earth's natural resources are being depleted at an alarming rate. Vast areas of forest cover are cleared to make room for agriculture and other activities. This leads to the loss of habitat for some animal species. ● Over-exploitation creates an imbalance within the ecosystem and can cause the affected animals to migrate. The loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem can cause damage to its functions. ● Farming practices deplete the nutrients in the soil. This may prevent plants from growing in a given ecosystem. ● The world's oceans are over-exploited due to overfishing. This greatly affects the marine ecosystem. 2. Climate Change ● Climate change is defined as the long-term shift in weather patterns and temperature. ● Due to climate change, animals and plants can no longer thrive in some ecosystems. ● Animals may migrate to look for favorable conditions. ● Since plants are immobile, they cannot move to other areas, so they are likely to die. 3. Pollution ● Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment. The chemicals used in farming can pollute the soil and water sources. This will increase environmental acidity, resulting in the loss of plant and animal biodiversity. ● Greenhouse gasses such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide can affect the organisms in an ecosystem. ● Carbon dioxide emissions cause a rapid increase in global temperatures. This phenomenon is called global warming. ● Global warming can drive the extinction of animal and plant species. 4. Invasive Species ● An invasive species is any animal, plant, or organism that is not naturally from an ecosystem. Invasive species often cause harm to the natives. ● In the animal kingdom, invasive species may prey on other organisms that are below them in the food chain. ● This can cause a reduction in the number of certain animals in the ecosystem. Most animals are forced to leave their ecosystem when there is an invasive species. ● Invasive species can disrupt food chains and may also cause extinction. 5. Land-use Change ● Land-use change is the process by which humans transform the natural landscape of a piece of land. ● Agricultural land use degrades soil quality. With time, the soil's chemical and physical properties may change. ● Consequently, this can reduce the number of microorganisms in the soil. ● Soil microbes play an essential role in plant growth. They aerate the soil and allow plants to recycle nutrients. Without them, some plants may fail to grow in an ecosystem.

Deforestation is the cutting of trees and removal of forest cover from a large area without planting new ones. It is mainly caused by human activities. Deforestation can also occur due to natural disasters. The earth is continuously losing its forest cover and this is not good for the environment. #environmentalscience #deforestation #climatechange Read more here: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/deforestation/ 🏫 Check out this lesson on Teachers Pay Teachers! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-Deforestation-Affects-the-Environment-Sustainability-Worksheet-7552189?utm_source=Deforestation%20video&utm_campaign=youtube 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ 🌟Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's blog! http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/blog DEFORESTATION CAUSES Deforestation can occur due to several reasons. When trees are deliberately cut to create room for other activities, it causes deforestation. Certain accidental disasters can also lead to the loss of forest cover. It is estimated that the earth loses 10 million hectares of forest cover every year.

WHAT IS CLOUD SEEDING? Cloud seeding is a weather-modification technique that enhances natural rain through the addition of particulates to clouds. Silver iodide, dry ice, and potassium iodide are the most commonly used particulates in cloud seeding. #weathermodification #cloudseeding 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ 🌟Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's blog! http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/blog 🏫 Check out Dynamic Earth Learning on Teachers Pay Teachers! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning

What is Forest Fragmentation? Forest fragmentation is also known as habitat fragmentation, and it can have a detrimental impact on the environment. This Environmental Science for Kids video will teach you more! Read the "What is Forest Fragmentation?" blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/what-is-forest-fragmentation/ See the lesson plan worksheet for this video: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-is-Forest-Fragmentation-Habitat-Environmental-Science-Worksheet-7490202?utm_source=youtube%20frgamenation&utm_campaign=youtube%20frag%20 #environment #scienceeducation 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ 🌟Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's blog! http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/blog 🏫 Check out Dynamic Earth Learning on Teachers Pay Teachers! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning Human Activities That Cause Forest Fragmentation Certain human activities can split vast forestlands into small fragments that are hard to manage. Deforestation -Deforestation is the clearing of forest cover from a large area. When trees are purposeful cut from an area, the forest will be reduced to smaller plots. -A high rate of deforestation can lead to the destruction of forests and the extinction of plant species. Construction of Hydroelectric Reservoirs -When constructing hydroelectric reservoirs, trees have to be cut. Reservoirs that are built inside or around forests can split the forestland into sections. -These reservoirs can also cause habitat fragmentation in aquatic ecosystems. This will impede the movement of fish and other aquatic animals. Agriculture - Large portions of forests are converted into farmlands each year. Thousands of trees are cut, leaving only small fragments of forest cover for the animals. - Agricultural activities can greatly impact the ecosystem and the environment as a whole. Rural Development - Trees found in tropical forests are cut to create room for new roads and settlements. The remaining trees form smaller patches of forestland that cannot sustain native animals. - As these areas continue to develop, the higher the rate of forest fragmentation. Pollution Air pollution can disrupt photosynthesis in trees. It damages foliage and prevents respiration. Trees growing in a highly polluted area are likely to wilt and die. Pollutants can also cause stunted growth in certain sections of a forest. When trees are exposed to toxic elements for a long period, they become weak. This makes them susceptible to diseases.

A biome is a large geographic region characterized by the type of climate, animals, and plants found in that area. The organisms in a biome often have similar characteristics that allow them to survive and thrive in a given region. Biomes are also called major life zones. Read the "What is biome?" blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/what-is-a-biome/ #biome #scienceeducation CATEGORIES OF BIOMES There are two main categories of biomes: terrestrial and aquatic biomes. These are further divided into the major types of biomes found in different parts of the earth. 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ 🌟Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's blog! http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/blog 🏫 Check out Dynamic Earth Learning on Teachers Pay Teachers! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning

The environmental impact of solar panels is an overlooked cost of solar energy. In this video, we’ll consider some of the downsides to using solar power. 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/solar-panel-pollution/ 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solar-Panel-Pollution-Renewable-Energy-Worksheet-Google-Ready-7398158?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtbue 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ Millions of solar panels are going up across the country. So, it’s only a matter of time before every city and town will be encircled by them. Additionally, many of these panels will need to be replaced as they age or are damaged. Many cities and towns are now dealing with the problems of replacing or getting rid of panels. Today recycling solar panels is very expensive. Also, the cost to repair a broken panel is often higher than replacing the panel altogether. For this reason, most used or damaged solar panels end up in landfills. Once in the landfill solar panels pose a big environmental risk. This is because solar panels contain a lot of harmful chemicals. These chemicals include lead, cadmium, and other toxic chemicals. Overall, these chemicals can’t be removed without breaking the panels into pieces. #solarpanelpollution #renewableenergy

WHAT IS ADAPTATION IN ANIMALS? Adaptations are special skills or characteristics that help animals to survive in a given environment. These characteristics can be behavioral, physiological, or physical. See the lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cool-Animal-Adaptations-7th-10th-Grade-Lesson-Plan-Google-7248517?utm_source=youtube%20video%20cool%20animal%20adaptations&utm_campaign=youtube See the article for this video on Dynamic Earth Learning's Blog! https://dynamicearthlearning.com/cool-animal-adaptations/ 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ANIMAL ADAPTIONS Animal adaptations increase the animal's chances of survival when faced with danger. Adaptations are influenced by the animal's need to survive, the environment, and other factors such as the search for mates.  Adaptations are caused by evolutionary changes that occur over a period of time. Animals can take up to one million years to develop a new adaptation.  Adaptations give animals an added advantage when searching for food, water, mates, and shelter. Check out Dynamic Earth Learning's online short environmental education courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ #environmentaleducation #environmentalscience #conservation #climatechange #sustainability #earthday #climate #sciencevideo

Rainforests are amazing. Home to hundreds and thousands of animal and plant species. Over I Billion people around the world live in or around rainforests. We get food, water, and materials from rainforests. Why are the Rainforests So Important? Topics Covered: -Types of layers in a rainforest -Rainforest producers - What is the largest rainforest in the world? Vist Dynamic Earth Learning's website! www.dynamicearthlearning.com See this blog post on our site! https://dynamicearthlearning.com/why-are-the-rain…sts-so-important/ Get the lesson plan! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7-10th-Grade-Science-Digital-Worksheets-Why-Are-the-Rainforests-So-Important-7207148 Check out Dynamic Earth Learning on Teachers Pay Teachers! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning #environmentaleducation #environmentalscience #conservation #climatechange #sustainability #earthday #climate #sciencevideo

Plant medicine, also known as phytomedicine, is the use of plant products in the prevention and cure of ailments. Approximately 80 percent of the world’s population uses medicinal plants and herbs for treatment purposes. Learn more about the medical use of plants with our lesson plan for this video: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-are-Medicinal-Plants-7th-10th-Grade-Science-BUNDLE-7203511?utm_source=youtube%20video&utm_campaign=youtube%20plants Read our blog post "WHAT ARE MEDICAL PLANTS?" On our blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/what-are-medicinal-plants/ 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ #medicinalplants #herbalmedicine

All life on earth is reliant on the water cycle. Our bodies need lots of water to perform various biological processes. In fact, up to 60% of the human body is made up of water. WHAT IS THE WATER CYCLE? The water cycle, also known as the hydrolic cycle, is a natural process that describes the movement of water on, below, and above the surface of the earth. 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/why-is-water-cyc…humans-affect-it/ 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Why-is-the-Water-Cycle-Important-7th-10th-Grade-Lesson-Plan-Google-7245325?utm_source=youtube%20water%20cycle&utm_campaign=youtube 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ #environmentaleducation #environmentalscience #conservation #climatechange #sustainability #earthday #climate #sciencevideo

The ozone layer is a naturally occurring layer of gas in the earth’s upper atmosphere. It acts as a shield and protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Visit our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DynamicEarthLearning What is the ozone layer made of? The ozone molecule constitutes three oxygen atoms and is fairly unstable. It only makes up a small fraction of the upper atmosphere, but it still protects all biological processes on earth. The presence of this layer is what enables organisms to thrive on the surface of the earth. Without it, life on earth would be unbearable. 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-is-the-Ozone-Layer-7th-10th-Grade-Science-Lesson-Plan-7245300?utm_source=youtube%20ozone&utm_campaign=youtube 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/ozone-layer/ 🖳 See Dynamic Earth Learning's online environmental science courses! https://dynamicearthlearning.thinkific.com/ #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

This video will cover the following points about fly fishing: -Fly Fishing Vs Regular Fishing -Fly Fishing How to -What You Need to Fly Fish -Best Fly Fishing in Us Visit our channel for other introductory sustainability and science videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdrYHmM5Pc7WQUmM4OWyMA 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Whats-Fly-Fishing-7th-10th-Grade-Science-BUNDLE-7082282 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/whats-fly-fishing/ #middleschool #highschool #education #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

The reason why pandas were endangered are unknown to many. In this lesson, Dynamic Earth Learning will help you learn more about pandas. There are four types of pandas: * Giant Panda * Two types of Red Panda * Qinling Panda 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Why-Pandas-Are-Endangered-7th-10th-Grade-Science-Lesson-Plan-7052223?utm_source=youtube%20pandas%20video&utm_campaign=Youtube%20pandas 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post for Why The Pandas Are Endangered! https://dynamicearthlearning.com/why-the-pandas-are-endangered/ #middleschool #highschool #education #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

What are disadvantages of geothermal energy? Do they outweigh pros for geothermal energy? Should more people get geothermal energy at home? Learn more in this video! Visit our channel Dynamic Earth Learning for other introductory sustainability and science videos! 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geothermal-Energy-Advantages-Disadvantages-Distance-Learning-7021220?utm_source=geothermal%20youtube&utm_campaign=geothermal%20youtube 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post for More Food Without Risking Natural Resources on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/geothermal/ #middleschool #highschool #education #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

Solar panels are making their way onto farms around the world. Could this trend grow into a sustainable future for the world’s food and energy needs? WHAT DO YOU THINK? IS SOLAR FOR FARMING THE FUTURE? See the 7-10th Grade Lesson Plan for this video on Dynamic Earth Learning's Teachers Pay Teachers site: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solar-For-Farming-Distance-Learning-7036313?utm_source=youtube%20solar%20farming&utm_campaign=youtube%20solar%20farming Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's blog post on this topic: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/solar-for-farming/ Thanks for joining us today. Please remember to like this video and subscribe to Dynamic Earth Learning for more science and sustainability videos. #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience #solarpower #solarpowerplant #solarpowersystem #solarpowereducation #lessonplan

How can we create more food without risking natural resources? This is an important sustainability question needed to solve the problem of feeding a growing population. Visit our channel @Dynamic Earth Learning for other introductory sustainability and science videos! 📝 See Dynamic Earth Learning's lesson plan for this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FARMING-FOR-THE-FUTURE-WO-Risking-Natural-Resources-Distance-Learning-3522710?utm_source=youtube%20video%20link&utm_campaign=youtube%20post 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post for More Food Without Risking Natural Resources on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/how-to-produce-more-food-without-risking-natural-resources/ #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Considering going off grid? Here are some important things to consider. Visit our channel @Dynamic Earth Learning for other introductory sustainability and science videos! 📝 See our off the grid lesson plan in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Living-Off-the-Grid-Sustainability-Lesson-Plan-Distance-Learning-6916113 👀 Check out the accompanying blog post for Off the Grid Living on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/living-off-the-grid/ The off-grid life has become more and more appealing to many individuals. A need for self-sufficiency, increasing utility bills, and a genuine desire for privacy are only a few of the factors individuals seek from owning sustainable off-grid homes. For some, it’s the excitement of a new alternative to standard living and they desire to become independent from the gird and live solely by their own means. If you're planning to go off-grid, here are three crucial guidelines to help you get started. 1. Finding The Right Location To Live Off-grid Is Critical 2. Heating And Water Are Essential When Living Off-Grid 3. Gardening and Considering Livestock #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

The average person's carbon footprint is 4 tons globally. The carbon footprint average American impact is 16 tons! The carbon footprint per person in the US is 4x that of the global average. See Dynamic Earth Learning's educational blog post about how to reduce your carbon footprint for beginners here: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/your-carbon-footprint/ Check out the sustainability lesson plan to introduce students to the concept of a carbon footprint in Dynamic Earth Learning's store here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-Do-You-Reduce-Your-Carbon-Footprint-Distance-Learning-6883893?utm_source=Youtube%20on%20carbon%20footprint&utm_campaign=youtube%20on%20carbon%20footprint 3 Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint: 1. Clothes bought from reducing carbon footprint companies is more sustainable and eco-friendly 2. Reduce your water use 3. Use reusable bags and household items #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

WHY SAVE BEES? Bees are essential for the ecosystem as they pollinate plants, stimulating new growth. As well as flowers and trees, bees pollinate cereal crops, fruits, vegetables, and nut plants that form the basis of the human diet. However, bee populations are in decline due to climate change, urbanization, and the use of poisonous pesticides. The problem is vast and global, which can lead to people feeling hopeless or disempowered to make a change. However, saving the bees is something everyone can help with. Every positive action, big or small, can have an impact on the bee population. Overall, it’s important to save bees! See this post on Dynamic Earth Learning's blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/save-bees/ Visit Dynamic Earth Learning on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Why-Save-Bees-Reading-Guide-Distance-Learning-6883859?utm_source=Youtube%20on%20bees&utm_campaign=youtube%20on%20bees Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's Website for more sustainability posts and lesson plans! www.dynamicearthlearning.com Why are pollinator gardens important? Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey. Whilst doing this, they gather pollen from flowers and sprinkle it on other plants as they fly. The sprinkle leads to pollination and new growth. Providing a garden full of bee-friendly flowers such as lavender, sunflowers, marigolds, peonies, and snowdrops will attract bees and provide them with much-needed nectar. The decline in the bee population is closely related to climate change. It is also linked to the future of the human race, as without natural pollinators, the production of food is likely to become difficult and more expensive. While the urgency of the situation can feel overwhelming, it is important to remember that every individual person has the power to make a positive change. Whether it’s sparing a corner of your garden to grow bee-friendly flowers or dedicating time and energy to campaigning, you have the ability to make a difference. #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Learn about the purposes and consequences of dams and reservoirs e-learning explainer video. https://dynamicearthlearning.com/dams-and-reservoirs/ A dam is a barrier that prevents or restricts the flow of water or groundwater. Dams have been used for agricultural, industrial purposes, and domestic use for thousands of years. In this graphic article, we’ll consider different ways dams and reservoirs help achieve economic, environmental, and energy goals. Lesson plan: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dams-and-Reservoirs-Benefits-and-Impacts-distance-learning-3847393?utm_source=Blog%20Dams%20and%20Reservoirs&utm_campaign=Blog%20Dams%20and%20Reservoirs IRRIGATION Irrigation refers to the process of providing water for crops to meet their water needs. It provides water for growth, development, germination, and other related functions of plants. 30-40 percent of the lands that are irrigated globally rely on irrigation dams. Studies show that irrigation dams typically fail to reach the expected target because of the managing or engineering deficits. However, irrigated areas have increased from 70 to 100 percent for the past ten years. HYDROELECTRIC POWER Hydroelectric power These dams can collect gravitational potential energy to provide a portion of needed electrical power. Around 19 percent of the electrical power supply worldwide comes from hydroelectric dams. Most hydroelectric power generation comes from the energy of flowing water that drives turbines and generators, so basically, the power is extracted from the water current. SUPPLY WATER Most commonly, reservoirs are enlarged natural or artificial lakes created using a dam. Reservoir water can be used to supply water to our homes and factories, after it is sent to special treatment plants, to make it safe for drinking. FLOOD CONTROL Reservoirs can prevent downstream flooding by maintaining and regulating the water flow during floods. They also balance water flow based on weather conditions, by holding water back during heavy rains and releasing more during a dry spell. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COSTS OF DAMS Dams and reservoirs are created to provide a benefit to people, but they also can have a disastrous impact on our environment. People that live close to dams are especially impacted. Environmental Impacts include: Changing Aquatic Ecosystems Building a dam in a river leads to vast changes in aquatic ecosystems, causing habitat loss, which is the biggest cause of extinction. Also, reservoirs can change the chemical balance and temperature of a body of water. These changes can make it less suitable for certain fish, which eventually leads to the loss of some of the species or enables predators to easily reach them. Sedimentation Dams and reservoirs can decrease the biodiversity of an area. As the flow of water decreases, sedimentation increases. Sedimentation is when particles that would normally flow through an area get caught in one place and settle in the water. Sediment can bury rock beds where fish lay eggs or cover up other important food and habitat features. Greenhouse Gas Emission The reservoirs cause rotting vegetation in the water. Through the process of decomposition, the greenhouse gases, methane, and carbon dioxide are released. Evaporation Open surfaces of the reservoirs speed up water loss by the evaporation process. Generally, much more water is lost from reservoirs than is lost from the flowing rivers they replaced. Increased evaporation can affect the microclimate and ecosystems of an area. Seismic Activity Did you know that large dams can trigger seismic activity (earthquakes)? This is due to changes in stress of the weight of water, or increased groundwater pressure that decreases the strength of the rock under the reservoir. SOCIAL EFFECTS Displacement Of People Population displacement caused by dam and reservoir construction is the most serious social consequence. An estimated 80 million people worldwide have been displaced by dam projects and affected populations are rarely compensated after the displacement. Human Health Risks Reservoirs are an ideal breeding ground for parasites, especially mosquitoes. These parasites spread disease to nearby areas and can create serious health problems. STEPS THAT MUST BE TAKEN The crucial steps that need to be taken to reduce the social and environmental impacts of dams include: Demolition of old dams and reservoirs Increase the effectiveness of existing hydroelectric dams Alternative energy research and effective usage of water in agriculture Build new dams in an area where environmental and societal damage will be minimal To sum up, ensuring that the construction of dams is in the least environmentally harmful areas will be hard, since the most environmentally friendly may not be the most economical. #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

The “blanket around the earth,” the ozone layer which is a layer of greenhouse gases (primarily water vapor, and including much smaller amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) acts as a thermal blanket for the Earth. This blanket layer absorbs heat and warms the surface of the earth to the temperature needed to support life. The article on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/blank-around-the-earth/ See the video worksheet in Dynamic Earth Learning's store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/BLANKET-AROUND-THE-EARTH-Climate-Change-Distance-Learning-6078809?utm_source=Youtube%20greenhouse%20gas&utm_campaign=Youtube%20greenhouse%20gas Topics covered: - Cfc Greenhouse Gas - Greenhouse Gas and Global Warming - What Is the Greenhouse Effect? - What Is an Example of a Greenhouse Gas? - Where Does Greenhouse Gas Come From? - Solar Irradiance #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

This science explainer video for e-learning introduces the environmental concerns with plastic bottle pollution. Plastic pollution is a major contributor to ocean pollution and the harmful effects of plastic water bottles on humans is becoming more clear. Is reduce reuse recycle enough? Clearly, more effort is needed to reduce the microplastic in the ocean. See the plastic bottle pollution lesson plan for this e-learning video in Dynamic Earth Learning's store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Planets-Addiction-to-Plastic-Bottles-as-Dangerous-as-Climate-Change-3553543?utm_source=plastic%20bottles%20youtube&utm_campaign=plastic%20bottles%20youtube Read the PLASTIC POLLUTION: ADDICTION TO PLASTIC BOTTLES on Dynamic Earth Learning's blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/harmful-effects-of-plastic-water-bottles-on-humans-plastic-pollution/ People worldwide are using over one million plastic bottles every minute! Furthermore, many experts believe that by the end of the decade the use of plastic bottles will continue to skyrocket. They predict the production of plastic bottles will top half a trillion each year. What if we put all of the plastic drinking bottles end to end? Believe it or not, they would create a line that would be halfway to the sun! #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

MAJORITY OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION BREATHES UNSAFE AIR WHO IS AIR POLLUTION HURTING? Air pollution has been a growing concern for everyone on earth. According to the Health Effects Institute (HEI), a Boston-based nonprofit organization, nearly 95% of the Earth’s population is breathing unsafe air. This E-learning explainer video will introduce students to why air pollution is bad. See this air pollution e-learning lesson plan in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Why-is-air-pollution-bad-What-causes-air-pollution-Google-Slides-6351873?utm_source=why%20is%20air%20pollution%20bad%20youtube&utm_campaign=why%20is%20air%20pollution%20bad%20youtube See this air pollution informational post on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/why-is-air-pollution-bad-what-causes-air-pollution/ #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

WHAT IS THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH? The world's largest collection of floating trash is in the Pacific Ocean. All manner of debris has accumulated in this region. In recent decades, however, the amount of garbage has increased exponentially with human population growth and the use of plastic-based products. Opposing theories exist on what to do about this floating mass of waste. Some claim it's impossible to clean up. Others hold on to hope. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch explainer video lesson plan in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-is-the-cause-of-the-Great-Pacific-Garbage-Patch-Distance-Learning-6778236?utm_source=GPGP%20youtube&utm_campaign=GPGP%20youtube See the blog post on Dynamic Earth Learning's webpage: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/the-great-pacific-garbage-patch/ #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience #greatpacificgarbagepatch #oceanpollution #sustainabilty #plasticpollution

This video on air pollution introduces students to several questions about climate change and air pollution. Why is air pollution bad? How is air pollution caused? What can air pollution cause? Air quality is a global crisis and people should really start talking about it. Get the conversation started in your classroom with this air pollution for kids lesson plan. Topics include: - Indoor Air Pollution - Outdoor Air Pollution - What’s Particulate Matter? - How Big Is the Air Pollution Problem? - Why Should We Care About Reducing Air Pollution? - How Can You Help Improve Air Quality Where You Live? Visit our website: www.dynamicearthlearning.com See the student guide in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-is-air-pollution-Why-is-air-pollution-bad-Distance-Learning-4301404?utm_source=air%20pollution%20youtube&utm_campaign=air%20pollution%20youtube #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Why is there so much demand for organic food? Have students learn more about food and nutrition in this introduction to organic foods vs non-organic foods. Organic foods include both healthy and unhealthy foods, so is organic food healthier? Use this lesson plan to get students thinking about organic foods and why they are becoming so popular. Students will learn that organic food is essentially a product of crops grown from the soil that has not been treated with any prohibited substance for at least three years prior to the crops being planted. A prohibited substance is defined as any synthetic pesticide, herbicide, or fertilizer. These are very harmful to crops and also a detriment to your health as well. See this lesson in Dynamic Earth Learning's Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Food-and-Nutrition-Organic-Foods-vs-Non-Organic-Foods-Google-Hyperdoc-6449812?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube Visit this post on Dynamic Earth Learning's blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/organic-food-vs-non-organic/ #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

This science explainer video explores the topic of animal research for kids, so they begin to consider the idea of animal research and animal testing. They've like done science experiments in school, but do they know that our medicine safety requires animal research testing? Do they know what animals used for testing help us learn? Is animal testing necessary? This video lesson plan is a good introduction to conversations about animal research ethics, why animal testing is necessary, and animal research ethics. See the accompanying animal testing lesson plan in Dynamic Earth Learning's store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animals-Most-Often-Used-for-Preclinical-Research-Google-Slides-Hyperdoc-6416982?utm_source=youtube%20video&utm_campaign=youtube%20video See the reading blog post for this lesson on Dynamic Earth Learning's website: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/animals-most-often-used-for-preclinical-research/ #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Urbanization is increasing across the globe. Will that cause food shortages or cause food insecurity? Introduce students to urban agriculture, one of the types of farming that be the answer to the growing needs for the future. Farming in cities is practiced by nearly 800 million people. This article or video-based lesson plan will introduce a few urban farming techniques, give some urban farming examples and get students discussing how their communities could use empty space for urban agriculture. See this lesson plan in Dynamic Earth Learning's store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Top-5-Benefits-of-Urban-Farming-For-Google-Classroom-6686471?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube Visit Dynamic Eart Learning's blog: www.dynamicearthlearning.com #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

While aquaponics benefits are becoming well known, there are disadvantages of aquaponics that require exploration and consideration as well. Aquaponic Parasites and liver flukes in humans are major concerns to look out for in aquatic ecosystems. Liver Flukes are an uncommon, yet present danger in aquaponic agriculture. In this lesson plan, students will be introduced to the liver fluke life cycle, why liver flukes are dangerous and how to avoid liver flukes in an aquaponics system. Visit this article on Dynamic Earth Learning's blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/aquaponics-human-disease-parasites-liver-flukes/ See this lesson plan in Dynamic Earth Learning's store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Aquaponic-Parasites-Liver-Flukes-in-Humans-Google-Hyperdoc-Leson-Plan-6383220?utm_source=liver%20flukes%20video&utm_campaign=liver%20flukes%20video Suggested Teaching Methods: 1. Pair students to watch and answer questions together. 2. Watch the video as a class, then assign questions as a follow-up activity. 3. Assign each student a question(s) to answer and share. 4. Use as a lesson plan for a substitute teacher. 5. Utilize as an extra credit or homework activity for a related topic lesson. Student Outcomes: 1. Students will identify the parasitic qualities of liver flukes and their effects on humans. 2. Students will understand the life cycle of liver flukes. 3. Students will explain how to prevent liver flukes in aquaponic systems. 4. Students will define zoonotic disease. #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Few think of the environmental impact of meat production when they are having dinner. It may be surprising to hear that farming and agriculture are significant contributors to climate change. How does agriculture affect the environment? Industrial agricultural systems contribute approximately one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions. This science explainer video introduces students to farming and climate change, the meat industry, and encourages students to start to consider the environmental impact of animal agriculture. This topic on Dynamic Earth Learning's blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/livestock-and-climate-change-no-simple-solution/ See the climate change lesson that goes along with this video in our store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Farming-and-Climate-Change-Environmental-Impact-of-Meat-Production-Google--6436249?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube sustainable agriculture, climate smart agriculture, global food crisis #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

What is sustainable farming? Sustainable agriculture is a modern approach to farming that attempts to reduce the environmental impacts of farming on natural resources and climate change. Why is sustainable agriculture so important? Research is showing that traditional farming methods have a negative impact on the environment. This sustainable agriculture explainer video is a basic introduction to sustainable farming practices, the benefits of sustainable farming, and the importance of sustainable agriculture. Find out what students think, can sustainable agriculture feed the world? Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's blog post on this topic: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/what-is-sustainable-agriculture-infographic/ Visit Dynamic Earth Learning's store for a lesson plan on this video and other sustainability topics for education: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Why-is-sustainable-agriculture-so-important-Sustainability-Digital-PDFGoogle-6449944 #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

What is cultured meat? Cultured meat or cell-cultured lab-grown meat (cell-based meat) is being called "clean meat" by many environmental organizations. Furthermore, the cultured meat environmental impact is thought. by clean meat news articles, to have a major impact on climate change and agriculture. How can lab meat protect the biodiversity of an ecosystem? Is lab-grown meat real and what are lab-grown meat benefits? This food science and technology video lesson plan introduces viewers to a variety of topics surrounding the increasingly popular "clean meat." Is clean meat the sustainable food of the future? Does traditional agriculture threaten the biodiversity of an ecosystem? Clean meat news seems to suggest, that synthetic biology will partner with environmental science, and change our diets and environment forever. Groups like the Good Food Institute are pushing the advancement of grown meat and the future of meat forward. Will cell-cultured meat and cellular agriculture someday be the new normal on the dinner table? Check out the blog post for "What is cultured meat?" on Dynamic Earth Learning's blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/4-ways-clean-meat-is-better-for-planet-earth/ Visit the Clean Meat Lesson Plan in Dynamic Earth Learning's store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4-Ways-Clean-Meat-is-Better-for-Earth-Sustainability-Google-Slides-Format-6445523?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=YouTube Read more about clean meat: Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World https://amzn.to/3kwvzR1 #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Glyphosate: What is It? Glyphosate is a harmful chemical used in weedkiller. Why is glyphosate in food? What are glyphosate dangers and how is glyphosate harmful to humans? Is glyphosate a carcinogen? These are all important questions to consider since glyphosate and autism are linked, glyphosate is a cause of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, glyphosate levels in food are rising at alarming rates and it's been determined that is glyphosate harmful to humans. Glyphosate and GMOs are they worth the risk? Glyphosate is a herbicide that is used in roundup for lawns, and over time can pesticides in the human body can build up! See Dynamic Earth Learning's blog post on the topic of glyphosate: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/glyphosate-effects-on-our-immune-system/ See this glyphosate effects on the immune system lesson plan in Dynamic Earth Learning's store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Glyphosate-Effects-on-Our-Immune-System-distance-learning-5982218?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=glyphosate%20video #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

This CRISPR gene editing Science News Explainer Video helps answer the question, "What is CRISPR gene editing?" and introduces global news topics like; human genome modification, cas9, how gene editing is curing disease, the advancement of biotechnology, He Jiankui experiment, and how biomedical science now gives us the ability to alter the human genome. CRISPR presents a deeply complicated ethical dilemma. It gives us the potential to prevent or cure diseases that cause human suffering and could even be used to improve the human species beyond our current capabilities. But editing the human germline is a permanent decision. The consequences cannot be foreseen but they have the potential to be devastating. Visit our blog on this topic, designed to meet the introductory needs of middle school or high school learning about CRISPR: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/crispr-gene-editing-technology-is-sparking-global-controversy/ See this CRISPR lesson plan in my store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CRISPR-Gene-Editing-Technology-Global-Controversy-Google-Slides-Hyperdoc-6406783?utm_source=crispr%20video%20&utm_campaign=youtube%20crispr #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Renewable energy, often called clean energy, comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, rides, waves, and geothermal heat. While these are typically seen as very advantageous because they are natural and don't run out, there are advantages and disadvantages to many things. First, let's export the advantages of renewable energy. See the Alternative Energy Lesson Plans Middle School in my store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Renewable-Energy-Google-Slides-Hyperdoc-6379814?utm_source=renewable%20video%20youtube&utm_campaign=youtube Visit the blog post for Renewable Energy Sources Lesson Plan on Dynamic Earth Learning's Blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-renewable-energy/ Advantages of Renewable Energy Unlike nonrenewable energy, renewable energy sources will never run out. Renewable energy technologies use resources straight from the environment to generate power, making them sustainable and abundant natural resources. Another advantage is that renewable energy saves maintenance and operating costs. Renewable energy facilities generally require less maintenance than traditional generators, like fuel-powered engines. When you're using a technology that generates power from the sun, wind, steam, or natural processes, there is no need to refuel. A big advantage is that renewable energies don't damage our planet. They produce minimal or no waste products and don't contribute to global warming. This means an overall positive impact on the natural environment. Finally, there are many economic benefits to many regional areas. Most renewable energy projects are located in regional areas - far away from the big cities. These are all great advantages of renewable energy! Renewable energy has many benefits, but have you ever wondered what can be the disadvantages of using renewable resources? Here are some disadvantages to using renewables over traditional energy generation. Disadvantages of Renewable Energy First, the electricity generation capacity is still not large enough. It's difficult to generate the quantities of electricity compared to traditional forms of energy generation like fossil fuels. This may mean that we need to reduce the amount of energy we use, or just build more energy facilities. This also shows that the best way to solve our energy problems may be to balance many different power sources. Additionally, unreliable weather can affect the energy supply of renewable energy. Some days may be windier than others, the sun doesn't shine at night, and droughts may occur for periods of time. There can be unpredictable weather events that disrupt these technologies. When these resources are unavailable, so is the capacity to make energy from them. Finally, renewable energy requires a huge financial outlay. The current cost of renewable energy technology is also far in excess of traditional fossil fuel generation. Currently, the cost of renewable energy technologies far exceeds traditional fossil fuel power generation. So like most things, there are both Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Renewable Energy. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? It's important to reflect on ways that we can better take care of our planet while looking at all angles of the situation! Should you be Using Renewable Energy? #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

How does it work? Aquaponics is a very important system that turns the waste from fish and a variety of other aquatic animals into plant food for hydroponic plants and allows them the ability to filter and therefore purify water. Hydroponically grown plants are those that are grown without soil; instead, an alternative substance is used in its place to support the roots and the crop is grown directly in water that is filled with nutrients to help it thrive. An example of a plant that is grown in a hydroponic system is lettuce, and just think, the lettuce you eat was grown with the waste of a fish! ✍Visit this article on my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/aquaponics-how-does-it-work/ 👩‍🏫 See the lesson plan: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/HOW-DOES-AQUAPONICS-WORK-Google-Slides-Hyperdoc-6412993?utm_source=youtube%20Aquaponics%20how%20does%20it%20work&utm_campaign=youtube 🌊Help 4Oceans Remove Plastic From the Ocean! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=5268074....​ How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need https://amzn.to/3sDQYeA How is this system possible? Fish waste contains ammonia, which is a source of nitrogen for plants. Ammonia boosts plant growth as well as seed production and is also a key component of photosynthesis. After the ammonia enters the system filter, it is broken down by the system's bacteria and converted first into nitrites and eventually nitrates. Nitrates are able to make their way through the filter and down into the roots of the crop to feed it. While the plants are absorbing the nutrients, the LED lights within the system are shining down on them. The purpose of the lights is to transmit the proper wavelengths to the plants, which in turn, leads to plants converting the light energy they are getting into chemical energy. This is known as photosynthesis. The reason LED lights are used as opposed to other forms of lighting is that they last longer and are the most effective in the aquaponics system. After the LED lights perform their job, and the plants are well-fed, the nurtured crops are able to filter and purify the water within the system. After the plants filter the water, they are actually sent through another group of filters to make sure any extra sediment is removed from the water. Once the water has been filtered for a second time, the newly purified water then travels back to the beginning of the system, which is the fish tank, so that the process can begin once more. THE BENEFITS OF AQUAPONICS The benefits that come with using this system are plentiful. Fertilizer is all-natural, produce is free of pesticides and herbicides, less water is used since the system recycles (which reduces pollution), and the system can grow eight times as much food as a typical agriculture system! Some cons of aquaponics include an excess of electricity use, the fact that it cannot be set up by just anyone (must call on professional help), potentially high cost depending on the size of the system, and also the fact that not many plants can be grown this way. So, while this is a very efficient and useful system, it does have its potential downsides as well which is something to consider for those interested in getting into aquaponics. This is why it is important to do research across all sides of a topic, not just the good sides. Despite the negatives, aquaponics is very effective in reducing our environmental footprint and is the reason why we have so many fresh and nutritious vegetables that are pesticide-free such as cucumbers, bell peppers, cauliflower, and kale! What do you think about aquaponics? #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience #aquaponics #aquaponicsystem #aquaponicsfarm #aquaponicssystem #aquaponicsfarming #aquaponicsohio #aquaponicsystems

Extinction is simply the process of a species or group of animals no longer existing. If an animal is becoming extinct, it is referred to as “endangered.” There are professionals whose job is to protect these animals and preserve the wildlife that has limited numbers in order to hopefully repopulate them. So why do animals become extinct? The way that we behave as humans has a major effect on the wildlife population. For example, many places that animals consider to be their homes are being ruined by those who do not consider the consequences of their actions. The place that a particular animal lives is called its “habitat.” Some behaviors that harm habitats are agriculture expansion, water exploitation, waste and sewage, and mining. Can we reduce our carbon footprint to help protect wildlife habitats and natural resources, as well as reduce habitat destruction? Visit this article on my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-extinction/ See this Animal Extinction Lesson Plan: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/CAUSES-AND-EFFECTS-OF-EXTINCTION-Google-Slides-Hyperdoc-6384932?utm_source=youtube%20video%20extinction&utm_campaign=youtube Help 4Oceans Remove Plastic From the Ocean! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=5268074.c6f72a2 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need https://amzn.to/3sDQYeA Many animals have gone extinct due to a loss of habitat, the Formosan Clouded Leopard, Spix’s Macaw, the Cryptic Treehunter, and the Mount Glorious Torrent Frog, to name a few. The Formosan Clouded Leopard lived only in Taiwan, which is located in Asia and was declared to be extinct in 2013. The reason its species was unable to live any longer was due to the fact that they lost their food source, the lowland forests in Taiwan. This forced the animal to look elsewhere for food outside of its habitat, but unfortunately, this did not sustain them. There is an acronym called H.I.P.P.O. (habitat, invasive species, pollution, population, overharvesting) that is used to provide some insight as to how animals begin to slip into extinction. Some animals dangerously close to extinction (endangered) include the black rhino (around 5,600 left), African wild dog (around 1,400), amur leopard (around 84 left), and the Sunda tiger (less than 400 left). The “I” in H.I.P.P.O. stands for “invasive species.” An invasive species is defined as an animal, plant, disease, or insect that relocates to a new area and disrupts other living things that already inhabit that area. Burmese pythons, for example, have had a major impact on our ecosystem; specifically, in Florida. This is because they compete with the wildlife that is native to that particular area and set up their homes in areas where those animals go to scavenge for food. Burmese pythons actually prefer to be near bodies of water to search for their own food due to the fact that this is also where animals such as raccoons go to look for something to eat. The extreme decline of mammals in Everglades National Park in South Florida has been found to have a connection with these pythons. Maintaining Ecosystems The preservation of species is of great importance, especially seeing as the more animals we lose, the less balance we have within nature’s ecosystem. Each species plays a role and when that role is emptied, there will have to be a replacement. This could be very damaging to the system. For instance, forests and grasslands would slowly start to die because there are no animals around to help naturally pollinate and naturally decompose the environment. Aquaponics preserves the fish species by producing healthy fish that do not contain mercury or radiation; this means they will live longer. This system also minimizes our environmental footprint by allowing us to use up to 90% less water when growing crops and enables us to grow food for our fish that is all-natural, which is much better for them. Food can be grown even without much access to space, and you can rest easy knowing that you are eating food that is free of chemicals and fully organic. Despite the price of upkeep that comes from the high energy costs associated with the constantly running LED lights (especially in larger systems), aquaponics undoubtedly helps to lessen our environmental footprint and preserve our environment. #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

A fast-increasing world population means a rapid urbanization process, which is taking over what was once fertile farmlands. In general, urban sprawl, droughts, and arid climate are causing food shortages. How are we going to manage to grow enough food to keep up and what’s the solution for severe global shortages? Is Aquaponics the key to a more sustainable future? Visit this article on my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/aquaponics-the-key-to-a-more-sustainable-future/ See the lesson plan: http://bit.ly/3jCCKGU Help 4Oceans Remove Plastic From the Ocean! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=5268074.c6f72a2 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need https://amzn.to/3sDQYeA How can we reduce our foodprint? Aquaponics maybe the future of fish farming. What Is Aquaponics? Aquaponics refers to the relationship between water, aquatic organisms, bacteria, nutritional dynamics, and plants that grow together in water areas worldwide. Explained in detail, an artificial ecosystem is created in which fish are fed, their waste is broken down into more absorbable forms by beneficial bacteria and the converted waste is then pushed through the system, where it provides food for plants. The plants act as a natural filter, cleaning the water, which is then recirculated through the aquaponic system. Aquaponics sustainable future farming Making Aquaponics Work organic food health fish aquaponics nitrogen cycle Aquaponics is a blending of three important conditions, combining fish farming with hydroponics (soilless gardening) in the presence of beneficial bacteria. Proper system function relies on the nitrogen cycle. Ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate are the main biological toxins that occur in an aquarium, so the nitrogen cycle must work effectively to convert and remove all of these waste by-products. A network of beneficial bacteria is required in the aquaponic set-up. The beneficial bacteria convert ammonia from fish urine and feces into nitrite and the beneficial bacteria then converts the nitrite into nitrate, a form of nitrogen that plants can receive and tolerate at low levels. Without the action of this network of beneficial bacteria, the water would develop toxic levels of nitrite which is harmful to fish and plants. beneficial bacteria Aquaponics aquaponic set-up aquaponics sustainable future pH monitoring A major drawback to aquaponics systems is the need for constant nutrient and pH monitoring to maintain beneficial bacteria. If the pH level is not suitable for the system, being too low or too high, the plants won’t be able to absorb nutrients optimally and your fish may eventually die. Environmental Benefits There are many reasons to choose commercial and small-scale home aquaponics systems over traditional methods of farming fish and vegetables separately. Aquaponics is an eco-friendly, organic, cost-effective, innovative, and highly marketable method of cultivation. aquaponics sustainable future sustainable farming eco-friendly aquaponics sustainable future sustainable farming preserves water resources Aquaponics is also advantageous in that it preserves water resources. Plants absorb the fish waste, acting as an organic filter. In this way, water can be continuously recirculated, only periodically needing a fill-up to make up for evaporation and plant transpiration #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience #aquaponics #aquaponicsystem #aquaponicsfarm #aquaponicssystem #aquaponicsfarming #aquaponicsohio #aquaponicsystems

What is biomass or Biofuel? Biofuels are fuels that are created from organic material (biomass) either directly or indirectly. Organic materials can include those that come from plants or even animal waste. Biofuels are what provide us with bioenergy, which takes care of around 10 percent of the world's energy needs and they can be in the form of either a liquid, solid, or a gas. Due to the updates in current technology, biofuels can be extracted from a variety of materials; waste, wood or crops, for instance. There are both primary and secondary biofuels. Primary biofuels come from organic material that is used in its natural form such as firewood, wood chips, or pellets. Secondary biofuels come from organic material that is processed such as bio-oil, ethanol, or biodiesel. Visit this article on Dynamic Earth Learning's blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-biofuels/ See the lesson plan for Pros and Cons of Biofuels: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Liquid-Biofuels-for-Transport-Risks-and-Opportunities-Google-Slides-Hyperdoc-6536358?utm_source=Youtube%20Biofuel%20&utm_campaign=youtube%20 Help 4Oceans Remove Plastic From the Ocean! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=5268074....​ How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need https://amzn.to/3sDQYeA The primary biofuels are used mostly for cooking, heating, and electricity while secondary biofuels are often used for motor vehicles and large-scale manufacturing. The secondary biofuels, ethanol, and biodiesel, are actually known as liquid biofuels. Ethanol is a type of alcohol that can be produced with the use of any feedstock (the raw material used as fuel in manufacturing) that is high in sugar (e.g., sugar cane) or starch (e.g., wheat). Biodiesel is produced through a process called transesterification from either vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oils. This process converts oils and fats into renewable energy. The primary biofuels are used mostly for cooking, heating, and electricity while secondary biofuels are often used for motor vehicles and large-scale manufacturing. The secondary biofuels, ethanol and biodiesel, are actually known as liquid biofuels. Ethanol is a type of alcohol that can be produced with the use of any feedstock (raw material used as fuel in manufacturing) that is high in sugar (e.g., sugar cane) or starch (e.g., wheat). Biodiesel is produced through a process called transesterification from either vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oils. This process converts oils and fats into renewable energy. LIQUID BIOFUELS Sometimes solid biomass needs to be converted into gas via a process called gasification. Gasification essentially turns solid organic materials such as wood into gas that we can use. We need this process for important things such as the generation of electricity and the creation of gasoline and diesel fuel. Other processes that can be used to create second-generation biofuels include pyrolysis (heating an organic material without oxygen) and direct combustion (biomass is burned in the open air or in excess amounts of air). The use of liquid biofuels also comes with some disadvantages such as cost, industrial pollution, and global warming. The demand for these biofuels increases each day and they are extremely expensive to produce in our current market. Not to mention, production increases our carbon footprint and contributes to pollution. Biofuels are meant to be better for the environment, however, the production process for liquid biofuels reverses this due to the fact that large amounts of both water and oil are needed. Adding to that, the burning of liquid biofuels produces carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warming. Despite their positives, liquid biofuels also leave quite a negative impression on our environment with their emissions. what is biomass #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Yes, fiberglass is recyclable. Unfortunately though, over the 8 decades that it has been in existence, only one company has been able to develop a way to recycle it successfully. What is more problematic is the fact that these recycling services aren’t available on a large scale, which means that the bulk of fiberglass ends up as toxic waste. This small, fragmented fiberglass recycling market also faces the problem of offering very little in terms of returns, as the price for the recycled product is too low to justify the process. This makes fiberglass a burden on our environment. We’ll look at why fiberglass is bad for the environment, but let’s first explore what fiberglass even is. Visit this article on my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/recycling-fiberglass/ See the lesson plan: https://bit.ly/39STuGJ Help 4Oceans Remove Plastic From the Ocean! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=5268074.c6f72a2 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need https://amzn.to/3sDQYeA #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

The human impact on environment is ever-increasing, so we need to consider the air pollution effects on public health! This environmental science explainer video will include topics such as; What is air pollution? 5 air pollutants and their sources. How does increasing air pollution contribute to climate change? What is smog? What is a carcinogen? The greenhouse effect. What causes pollen allergies? This is an introduction to air pollution for high school or middle students. See the Lesson Plan in My Store: https://bit.ly/2YGZ4W1 See this Post on My Blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/sustainable-seafood/ Air pollution can be defined as the presence of toxic chemicals or compounds in the air, at levels that harm human health and the earth. What causes air pollution? The five air pollutant sources are: - Smog and soot, - Hazardous air pollutants, - Greenhouse gases, - Pollen, and - Mold Help 4Oceans Remove Plastic From the Ocean! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=5268074.c6f72a2 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need https://amzn.to/3sDQYeA The emissions of these pollutants into the air can result in changes to the climate. Increasing air pollution will make climate change worse. How can we reduce this? Making a few different choices about transportation, like walking or riding a bike will help reduce air pollution. We can also use water more wisely and save energy by considering alternatives to gas and oil like solar or wind power. Let’s explore in more detail the five major air pollutant sources. The first is smog and soot Smog is a kind of air pollution, originally named for the mixture of smoke and fog in the air. It forms when the weather is warmer, and there’s more ultraviolet radiation. Smog is a problem in a number of cities, especially in ones with a lot of industry and traffic, and it continues to harm human health. What are the main sources of smog? The main sources of smog are cars, trucks, factories, and power plants. Smog is especially dangerous because it can penetrate the lungs and bloodstream and worsen bronchitis or lead to heart attacks. The next source of air pollution is hazardous air pollutants. Some of the most common hazardous air pollutants are mercury, lead, dioxins, and benzene. Benzene is classified as a carcinogen by the EPA, meaning that it’s capable of causing cancer. It’s a substance that can cause eye, skin, and lung irritation in the short term and blood disorders in the long term. Either way, it’s not good! Where do these come from? Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are toxic parts of traffic exhaust and forest fires. People are usually exposed to mixtures of PAHs. In large amounts, they have been linked to irritation of the eyes and breathing passages. Another cause of air pollution is the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases. One of them is carbon dioxide, which is a common part of car and truck exhaust. These gases have far-ranging environmental and health effects. They cause climate change by trapping heat in the earth’s atmosphere, and they also contribute to respiratory disease from smog and air pollution. Further effects include extreme weather, food supply disruptions, and increased wildfires. When air pollutants and greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere, global warming occurs. Then, they absorb sunlight and solar radiation that have bounced off the Earth’s surface. Lastly, pollen and mold are common air pollutants. You may have encountered these when the seasons change from winter to spring! Pollen are tiny grains used to fertilize many kinds of plants. Molds are simple, tiny living organisms that eat the material they grow on. Mold can be almost anywhere, including in the soil, on plants, or on rotting wood. Mold spores float in the air, much like pollen, making them super easy to breathe in. These allergens are influenced by climate change and can be hazardous to health. They are not regulated by the government and are less directly connected to human activities, but they can still, be considered as air pollution. Pollen allergies are worsening because of climate change. The symptoms of pollen allergies include runny noses, fevers, itchy eyes, and other symptoms. Here are some ways that we can help reduce air pollution. Every time we drive to school, use our heaters or air conditioners, clean our windows or even style our hair, we make choices that affect air pollution. These steps, and many others, are things that all of us can do to help reduce air pollution. - Make good choices about transportation. - Ride a bike or walk instead of driving, or take public transportation. - For driving, choose cars with greater fuel efficiency or choose an electric car. - Conserve energy. Request that your electricity is supplied by wind or solar. - Buy food locally. This cuts down on the fossil fuels burned in trucking or flying food in from across the country.

Do we need a sustainable seafood movement? Once upon a time, we didn’t have to worry about the ozone layer, ocean conservation or aquaculture. There were plenty of fish in the oceans, available to feed a multitude of people. However, the laws of supply and demand apply to the oceans just as they do everywhere else. As our population continues to increase, so does the demand for fresh fish. See the Lesson Plan in My Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sustainable-Seafood-Does-It-Really-Matter-digital-or-printable-PDF-6452489 See this Post on My Blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/sustainable-seafood/ THE SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD MOVEMENT Species of fish that were once plentiful are now nowhere to be found. Overharvesting threatens to wipe out entire ecosystems and habitats, making it one of the greatest threats to our oceans and environment. As a species becomes overharvested, its numbers become dangerously low. It can take many years before the species becomes bountiful again. As more species of fish are overfished or face extinction, the risk of a fresh fish crisis becomes more real. Founded in 1996, the Sustainable Seafood Movement is an initiative to ensure that our oceans are still bountiful for future generations. IMPORTANCE OF THE SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD MOVEMENT TO RESTAURATEURS As our population continues to grow, the concern regarding the ability of our oceans to provide an ample supply of fresh food for our ever-increasing population continues to grow. As a result, more people are making food choices that reflect their concern about the future of our oceans. Choosing seafood that repopulates at a high rate, or is lower on the food chain, ensures that our fish supply will remain plentiful for generations to come. People are also educating themselves about harvesting and farming methods, and only buying fish caught through responsible practices that don’t damage ecosystems or habitats. As consumers become more and more knowledgeable about sustainable seafood, chefs and restaurateurs need to have sustainable choices on the menu. Failure to respond to consumer demand for sustainable seafood could have a negative effect on their bottom line going forward. BUYING SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD When you’re shopping for seafood at your local grocer or ordering it in a restaurant, it’s sometimes difficult to know if the fish you’re buying is sustainable. Following these guidelines will help you make informed purchasing decisions: Educate Yourself – Do some research on the Internet about sustainable fishing and harvesting methods, and which types of fish are nearing extinction. Many grocery stores and restaurants post their sustainable seafood policies online. Check Greenpeace – Greenpeace offers a seafood Red List as well as a Green List, so that consumers can keep themselves up-to-date on current sustainable seafood choices. Always Read Labels – Labels detail the origin of the fish along with the farming and harvesting methods used. Check for Certification – The Marine Stewardship Council and Friends of the Sea certify seafood as sustainable. If the product you’re buying isn’t certified, chances are it’s not sustainable. Ask Questions – Ask your grocer or chef about their policies. If they sell sustainable seafood or have a sustainable seafood policy, they will be glad to provide you with the information. Use Pocket Guides – There are many pocket guides available that provide information about sustainable dining and shopping. Download Sustainability Apps – There are several Sustainability Apps, available for both Androids and the iPhone, that provide information on sustainable seafood, as well as restaurants and grocers that sell it. Make Sustainable Choices – If you can’t find a grocer or a restaurant that has a sustainable seafood policy in place, you can still make sustainable choices. Mackerel, tilapia, and sardines are good sustainable choices because they are lower on the food chain, have a shorter lifespan, and reproduce quickly. By making sustainable seafood choices, you can help keep our oceans populated. Otherwise, overharvesting and overfishing will continue to wipe out various fish populations at an alarming rate. If we all do our part, we can ensure that multiple generations to come are able to enjoy seafood, just like we do today. Shifting to an agricultural model that relies on smaller farms also reduces the impact of toxic farm run-off on local lakes and streams. Fewer animals on a farm can also prevent our essential aquifers from becoming exhausted before they can naturally recharge through the water cycle. Protecting our environment doesn’t require drastically altering our diets, but it does require a financial investment in better farming practices and strategies. Help 4Oceans Remove Plastic From the Ocean! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=5268074.c6f72a2 How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need https://amzn.to/3sDQYeA

The US Endangered Species Act of 1973 is one of the most effective, primary laws in the United States. Using science-based programs, 99% of species the Act protects have avoided extinction. Today, the ESA protects more than 2,200 listed species, including plants. Stopping extinction is a key component to sustainability and conservation education. See the lesson plan: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Endangered-Species-Act-Environmental-Conservation-distance-learning-6198278 Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI HOW IT WORKS US Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species act The US Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for overseeing land and freshwater species and the NOAA National Marine and Fisheries Services oversees saltwater marine species. noaa fish and wildlife endangered species act These organizations review the status of a species on their own; however, concerned citizens or groups can petition the agencies to add species to the list. Under the Act, species may be recorded as endangered or threatened. After that process, the agency in charge can appoint the species’ habitat as federally protected. They’ll also develop a plan to guide government and private efforts that help with the species’ recovery process. US endangered species act animal conservation animal extinction ENDANGERED SPECIES us endangered species act animal conservation animal extinction The Act defines endangered as, “the species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range”. Those species have become so rare that they are very likely to become extinct in the future. If a species is listed as endangered, it is illegal to kill, harass, harm, or capture it without special permission. Over-hunting, climatic change, and habitat loss lead to species landing on the endangered species list. This means that extinction rates may increase to a large extent in the future. us endangered species act animal conservation animal extinction Some examples of endangered species include grizzly bears, black-footed ferret, and humpback whale. The ESA also supports the conservation of listed species outside of the US, like tiger, giant panda, and Asian elephant. THREATENED SPECIES In the Act, threatened is officially defined as “any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.” US endangered species animal conservation animal extinction us endangered species act animal conservation animal extinction Threatened species may be given many of the same protections as endangered species. Giraffes, monarch butterflies, and polar bears are examples of threatened species that are protected. RECOVERING PROCESS Several species have been saved by this Act. The American alligator, bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and the brown pelican are examples of species that were close to extinction but are now recovering with the actions provided in the Act. The bald eagle, with only 487 nesting pairs, was listed as an endangered species in 1967. Nowadays, it is determined that the species has recovered with an estimated 4,215 pairs and ESA has removed bald eagles from their list. us endangered species act animal conservation animal extinction The US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA continue to improve new technologies and management plans to ensure that the ESA stays effective so that the endangered species populations can revive and their habitats can recover. #middleschool #distancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschool #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #scienceteacher #middleschoolscience

Does meat consumption threaten our planet and our way of life? The short answer is yes: meat production and consumption on a mass scale currently do pollute the environment, worsen climate change, and exhaust our natural water supply. However, this doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a carnivorous diet in a more sustainable way. This video will give you more information on meat and the environment. See this Animal Agriculture lesson plan here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Meat-and-the-Environment-Does-meat-consumption-threaten-our-way-of-life--6334674 Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI MEAT PRODUCTION & POLLUTION Animals on US factory farms generate about 500 million tons of manure every year. That’s a lot of poo to manage. At the same time, we don’t have any animal sewage processing plants to take care of all of that manure in a safe way. So what happens to the millions of tons of animal waste? Without adequate containment, it usually winds up in surrounding groundwater, lakes, and streams as a result of farm runoff. When combined with phosphorus-based fertilizers, this manure runoff does a lot of damage to the ecosystems humans and wildlife depend on. Some farms will attempt to fix this problem by spraying manure into the air. However, the same water-polluting bacteria, viruses, and other toxins can also damage our air quality. MODERN FACTORY FARMING & CLIMATE CHANGE Globally, animal agriculture produces more greenhouse gases than any other source. That massive carbon footprint is one of the major reasons climate change is accelerating. As a matter of fact, the United Nations has even recommended a global shift towards a plant-based diet in order to combat this problem. The reason why is because raising and transporting animals produces a lot of CO2 and methane gases. Farm animals not only expel toxic amounts of greenhouse gases during their lifetimes, in order to move meat products all over the country, we use all kinds of carbon-generating vehicles. ANIMAL AGRICULTURE & WATER Unfortunately, it’s not just meat itself that can harm the environment – dairy products do too. It can take up to 683 gallons of water to produce just 1 gallon of milk and 1800 gallons to produce 1 pound of beef. This is because cows, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals need to drink a lot of water in order to survive. The more of these animals (and their milk) we consume, the more animals we have to raise and care for. It also takes even more water to produce the crops all of those animals eat. As a result, some states devote up to 80% of their total water consumption to farming and ranching. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FARMING? Don’t worry – you don’t necessarily have to choose between the planet and enjoying a hamburger. Sustainable farming is possible if we are willing to implement new strategies. Beneficial changes to an animal’s feed and care practices can lower their total greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. As a bonus, more environmentally conscious farming also improves animal health and quality of life. Cleaner, happier, healthier animals also produce higher quality meat and lower the risk of humans contracting pathogenic bacteria and disease from that meat. Shifting to an agricultural model that relies on smaller farms also reduces the impact of toxic farm run-off on local lakes and streams. Fewer animals on a farm can also prevent our essential aquifers from becoming exhausted before they can naturally recharge through the water cycle. Protecting our environment doesn’t require drastically altering our diets, but it does require a financial investment in better farming practices and strategies. #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

The world of work has been transformed in a surprisingly short period of time. Seemingly overnight, millions of office workers were sent home, with barely enough time to turn off their computers or pack up their personal belongings. See the lesson plan here: https://bit.ly/3bWQx9q Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI Now that the telecommuting revolution is in full swing, some have begun to wonder what comes next. Environmentalists, in particular, have looked at the current trend toward telecommuting and at-home work as a golden opportunity, one that could usher in a new age of green cities, low carbon emissions, and a more communal way of life. Here are just a few of the ways telecommuting could help make the world a better, and more sustainable, place to live. Less Driving Means Fewer Carbon Emissions The biggest benefit of telecommuting is also the most obvious. With fewer cars on the road every day, carbon emissions will be greatly reduced, and that could help to reverse some of the environmental damage that has already been done. The results are clear to see. The before and after pictures of the sky over Los Angeles speak for themselves, and these photos echo the changes taking place in hundreds of urban centers all across the world. A reduction in the number of miles driven could also cause households to rethink their need for a second, or a third, vehicle. With one or both spouses working from home, that extra car in the driveway is likely to be viewed as an unnecessary burden rather than an absolute necessity. Employees Will Be Free to Work from Anywhere All too often the decision to live in one place instead of another is driven not by the quality of life but by proximity to the office or factory. Few workers look forward to a long commute, and they make their housing choices in part to avoid that daily stress. When the home and workplace become one, employees are free to live anywhere they like, and that could be a boon for rural areas, city centers, and everything in between. Freed from the daily commute, workers will enjoy newfound psychological freedom, basing their housing choices on improved quality of life. Cities Can Become Greener Instead of being conduits for cars and centers of global commerce, cities can become cleaner, greener, and less congested. If telecommuting becomes universal, entire downtowns could be transformed into green spaces, complete with shady spots for sitting and wide pathways for walking, running, and biking. This may seem like a far-off utopia, but the transformation has already begun in smaller ways around the world. From Paris and London to New York and even car-loving Los Angeles, city centers are being transformed to be more people-friendly, and that was before the current work at home revolution. Working Can Become a More Communal Experience One big downside of working at home is social isolation, something people are all too familiar with in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness and feelings of isolation can turn telecommuting from a dream come true into a daily nightmare, but there are solutions on the horizon. Once cities have been transformed from urban traffic movers to green spaces, telecommuters can take their laptops and their projects, into the great outdoors. From working at the local coffee shop to hanging out with their fellow workers in a downtown park, telecommuters can fight isolation, boost their serotonin levels and even enhance their productivity. Businesses Saving Money Could Translate Into Higher Worker Pay OK, this one may be a long shot, but competitive pressures and economic conditions could still make it happen. The business benefits of telecommuting have long been established, from less money spent on office space to lower costs for everything from electricity to trash collection. The trend toward telecommuting has been going on for quite some time, but the trickle of at-home workers has recently become a flood. Now that the telecommuting revolution is well underway, many business experts predict that working from home is now the new normal. And with so many environmental and psychological benefits to telecommuting, it is already hard to envision a return to the old way of life. Could Working from Home Make the World a Better Place? #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

HOW MANY GMOS ARE IN AGRICULTURE? According to the US Department of Agriculture, crop producers use genetically modified seeds to plant more than 90% of corn, soybeans, and cotton in the US. Unless you consciously avoid them, GM foods likely find their way into many of your snacks and meals. Some people believe GM foods are safe, healthy, and sustainable. Yet others claim the opposite. WHY DO WE NEED GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS? Scientists genetically engineer seeds for many reasons. For example, they sometimes make changes to increase a plant's resistance to insects, its tolerance to herbicides, its tolerance for heat, drought, or crop yield. They also engineer seeds to give GM foods stronger, colors, increase their shelf life, or eliminate reproduction. That's why we can buy watermelons and grapes both with or without seeds. Additionally, some producers engineer GM foods to have higher levels of specific nutrients, such as protein, calcium, folate. Supporters of GM foods find genetic engineering a positive advance in technology.  They argue that GM foods help to solve the world's hunger crisis. New GM food can help scientists create ways to feed people in countries that lack access to nutrient-rich foods. One big benefit is the hardiness of some GM crops. They can often grow in marginal environments. GM food can also last longer on the shelf.  This longer shelf life allows remote areas to have access to these fresh foods. This video will take a look at the pros and cons of GM seeds. SEE THE LESSON PLAN: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-is-Precision-Agriculture-Reading-Guide-3556922?aref=89md8iv7&utm_source=Youtube%20GMOS%20pros%20and%20cons&utm_campaign=Gmos%20youtube%20pros%20and%20cons Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI Did you know: - Genetically modified seeds are used to plant more than 90 percent of corn, soybeans, and cotton grown in the United States. - Scientists genetically engineer seeds for many reasons. - resistance to insects - tolerance to herbicides - tolerance for heat, cold, or drought - crop yield - stronger colors - increase their shelf life, or eliminate seeds There are many Pros and Cons of modified foods. ✍ Let's Connect My Website http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DynamicEarthLearning Twitter https://twitter.com/DynamicEL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dynamic_earth_learning/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/sustainableagandscience/ References: - US Department of Agriculture - Healthline.com #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

Wildfire smoke is associated with a range of adverse health effects due to the negative effect of poor air quality. These adverse health effects include a heightened risk of developing breathing problems for individuals with preexisting respiratory problems, a greater likelihood of dying from COVID-19, and higher rates of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. Link to Lesson Plan for Wildfires and Air Pollution: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Impact-of-Wildfires-on-Your-Health-6102900 Thankfully, a range of protective measures can help you avoid these outcomes. The most preferable is moving to a place with clean air, but where that's not possible, staying indoors and filtering the air in your home are the next best options. All the best, and stay safe! Follow my store on TPT! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning?aref=jmfp1e4e Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI Resources 1. Why wildfire smoke may be harming your health bbc.com/future/article/20200821-how-wildfire-pollution-may-be-harming-your-health 2. Wildfires cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/wildfires.htm 3. How Smoke from Fires Can Affect Your Health epa.gov/pm-pollution/how-smoke-fires-can-affect-your-health 4. Wildfires who.int/health-topics/wildfires#tab=tab_1 5. Health Impacts of Wildfires ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3492003/ 6. What's in wildfire smoke, and how dangerous is it? arstechnica.com/science/2020/09/whats-in-wildfire-smoke-and-how-dangerous-is-it/ 7. This Does Not Look Good for Children': Fires Pose Risk to Young Lungs nytimes.com/2020/09/18/health/wildfires-children-lungs.html?surface=home-discovery-vi-prg&fellback=false&req_id=703455119&algo=identity&imp_id=229391968 8. Can atmospheric pollution be considered a co-factor in extremely high level of SARS-CoV-2 lethality in Northern Italy? sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749120320601 9. Air Quality Index (AQI) Basics cfpub.epa.gov/airnow/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

Link to the GMOs and Genetically Modified Foods Lesson Plan (GMOs Lesson Plan) in the description. Please like and subscribe :) Do you know what GMOs are or what GM foods are? What are the impact of genetically modified foods effects on human health? What are genetically modified foods advantages and disadvantages? Are they useful or do they cause harm to us? If you don't know the answer to these questions, this is the right place for you. In this video, we will see what GMOs and GM foods are, and we will discuss their pros and cons. GMO lesson plan activities and Genetically Modified Foods: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/GMOs-and-Genetically-Modified-Foods-Are-they-safe-Video-Lesson-Plan-6114327?aref=z27b7t1a&utm_source=https%3A%2F%2Fdynamicearthlearning.com%2Flearning-lab-blog%2F&utm_campaign=GMOs%20and%20Food%20Youtube%20Video%20Description%20link%20 GMO or the Genetically modified organism is basically an organism that can be a plant, an animal or even a microorganism that is modified genetically in a laboratory to add certain desired characters in them. This is done when these desired characters are not present in them naturally. This same technique is used to create Genetically Modified Foods. Follow my store on TPT! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning?aref=jmfp1e4e Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation

Even a quick look at the farming practices of the 21st century will show that the environment is a major concern for a lot of people. While technology has improved traditional farming it still requires a huge amount of land and water, which are obviously valuable and becoming scarce. Aquaponics is a farming method that uses only 2% of the water conventional farming does. Aquaponics is based on a friendly recirculating aquaculture system. A recirculating system is an indoor system that allows for careful control environment to ensure maximum food production with the fewest amount of required resources. Farming in the recirculating system needs to be maintained and carefully monitored and testing of water quality is a must to keep the fish healthy. Aquaponics recirculating aquaculture system Follow my store on TPT! Aquaponics lesson plans for middle school https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning?aref=jmfp1e4e Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI *** Recommended items for purchase on Amazon**** Back to the Roots Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food, Mini Aquaponic Ecosystem https://amzn.to/35ydZqp Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics: Step-by-Step Systems for Plants and Fish Paperback https://amzn.to/32nrsiN #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #aquaponics #aquaponicsystem #aquaponicsfarm #aquaponicssystem #aquaponicsfarming #aquaponicsohio #aquaponicsystems

Is aquaponics the key to a more sustainable future? In this video, we're going to check out reasons why aquaponics might maybe a more sustainable future for fish farming. Get this aquaponics lesson plan: https://bit.ly/3p4dsDj We're going to cover things including Global Food shortage, how plants act as natural filters in aquaponics systems, how aquaponics conserves water, the conditions required for an aquaponics system to work properly, and the impact of beneficial bacteria in an aquaponics system Is Aquaponics better than traditional methods of fish farming? Maybe! Let’s learn more! Follow my store on TPT! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Dynamic-Earth-Learning?aref=jmfp1e4e Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI *** Recommended items for purchase on Amazon**** Back to the Roots Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food, Mini Aquaponic Ecosystem https://amzn.to/35ydZqp Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics: Step-by-Step Systems for Plants and Fish Paperback https://amzn.to/32nrsiN #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #aquaponics #aquaponicsystem #aquaponicsfarm #aquaponicssystem #aquaponicsfarming #aquaponicsohio #aquaponicsystems

Crops in the Sky refers to the Vertical farming technology that is constantly developing and is thought by some to be the future of farming. What are the disadvantages of vertical farming? What are the advantages of Vertical farming? As this industry grows there are more and more vertical farming companies, selling vertical farming equipment, vertical farming systems and attempting to improve the vertical farming of crops for sustainable living. Are crops in the sky the farming of the future? Is Vertical Farming the Future? See the lesson plan here: https://bit.ly/2YaqG5T Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI ✍ Let's Connect My Website http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DynamicEarthLearning Twitter https://twitter.com/DynamicEL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dynamic_earth_learning/ Pinterest *** Recommended items for purchase on Amazon**** Back to the Roots Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food, Mini Aquaponic Ecosystem https://amzn.to/35ydZqp Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics: Step-by-Step Systems for Plants and Fish Paperback https://amzn.to/32nrsiN #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #verticalfarming #farming

Is growing crops inside with no sunlight a farming method for the future? This video introduces the concept of vertical farming. Vertical farming is an indoor growing method gaining popularity as an alternative to more damaging traditional farming methods of the past. Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI ✍ Let's Connect My Website http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DynamicEarthLearning Twitter https://twitter.com/DynamicEL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dynamic_earth_learning/ *** Recommended items for purchase on Amazon**** Back to the Roots Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food, Mini Aquaponic Ecosystem https://amzn.to/35ydZqp Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics: Step-by-Step Systems for Plants and Fish Paperback https://amzn.to/32nrsiN #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #verticalfarming #farming

Vertical farming offers many solutions to the problems of traditional agriculture. Urban agriculture for the future has benefits including, reductions in pesticide use and water use, as well as increased production levels. It seems that vertical farming is the wave of future farming. See the lesson plan here: https://bit.ly/39Lqxew Visit my blog: https://dynamicearthlearning.com/learning-lab-blog/ Support Ocean Clean Up with 4oceans! https://bit.ly/3bzNHXI ✍ Let's Connect My Website http://www.dynamicearthlearning.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DynamicEarthLearning Twitter https://twitter.com/DynamicEL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dynamic_earth_learning/ *** Recommended items for purchase on Amazon**** Back to the Roots Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food, Mini Aquaponic Ecosystem https://amzn.to/35ydZqp Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics: Step-by-Step Systems for Plants and Fish Paperback https://amzn.to/32nrsiN #middleschoolscience #highschoolscience #scienceeducation #sciencedistancelearning #onlinelearning #homeschoolsceince #virtuallearning #earthday #sustainabilityeducation #verticalfarming #farming