The Water Cycle and Water Pollution
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Provided by: Hot Mess|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video from Hot Mess explores the impact of human activity on the water cycle.
- Students will learn about topics including the hydrologic cycle, watersheds, water pollution, keystone species, impermeable surfaces, overfishing, and the tragedy of the commons.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Hot Mess, PBS
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- The video starts off with simpler concepts like the water cycle and water vapor but ends with more complex issues like dead zones and the tragedy of the commons.
- It includes successful examples of progress with the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and the recovery of Atlantic Cod fisheries.
Prerequisites
- Although the video explains basic water science concepts, students should still have an understanding of water vapor and the water cycle.
Differentiation & Implementation
- The video is broken into timestamped chapters, so teachers can skip around depending on the subjects being covered.
- Social studies and civics classes can use parts of this video for lessons about how to govern or protect freshwater and ocean ecosystems and resources for the good of all.
- Other resources on this topic include The Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes, Droughts, Floods, and Water Vapor - Oh My!, and Coloring Page: The Water Cycle.
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