TED-Ed
Is Our Climate Headed for a Mathematical Tipping Point?
Raising the global temperature by two degrees may not seem like much, but the impact this would have on the planet is amazing. Follow along with this short video as it examines how even a small change to a system can turn its...
Curated OER
Intro to Carbon Sequestration
Increase awareness of the greenhouse effect with this clip. Global climate change poses a problem if our planet becomes warmer than is possible to sustain life. Reduction in carbon emissions is essential in the next few decades and can...
Curated OER
Miracle Planet - Snow Ball Earth 2/5
Simulations of a snowball effect recurring on the earth show how life might have survived and might continue to survive if our planet freezes over again. How a snowball event starts is unknown, but it could be related to greenhouse...
Curated OER
Planet Carbon
Carbon is essential to life; yet, too much carbon will stifle life here on Earth. Our planet hangs in a delicate balance and the increased greenhouse gases threaten to harm the environment. Now that we have recognized human contribution,...
Other
Media Storm: Airsick: Industrial Devolution
Toronto Star photographer Lucas Oleniuk took twenty thousand still pictures in a span of twenty days and created this powerful video about global warming. It is certain to stimulate thoughtful discussion in a classroom.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do Earth and Life Interact?
A look at the 'comfort zone' humans live in, and the interplay of life and the biosphere. [9:58]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Climate Connections: Global Warming: It's All About Carbon
NPR Science reporter, Robert Krulwich, produced a five-part series to explain the role of carbon in global warming. It's in a cartoon format, but is very informative and easy to understand.
Planet Nutshell
Planet Nutshell: Climate Science: Where Does Carbon Dioxide Come From?
Where does carbon dioxide - the gas that's mainly responsible for warming up our planet and changing the climate - come from? This video answers that important question. [2:49]
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: What Are Hydrofluorocarbons?
A video discussing that most common refrigerants contain hydrofluorocarbons [1:42]
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Greenhouse Effect
This video/slideshow provides an explanation that explains how greenhouse gases that cause further warming. [2:14]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: The Physics of the Greenhouse Effect
This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE examines the greenhouse effect, its role in keeping Earth habitable, and the industrial changes that have led to an increase in the planet's average temperature. Includes background reading...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Carbon, Climate, Copenhagen
We'll talk about the climate talks in Copenhagen, the EPA decision to regulate greenhouse gases as pollutants, and more.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Concrete and Carbon
How big a role does concrete manufacture play in greenhouse gas emissions? New research says it may be less than previously thought.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Calculating Your Carbon
How large is your 'carbon footprint' -- the amount you contribute to greenhouse gas emissions? We'll talk to a researcher looking at energy usage around the country, from homeless people to the rich and famous.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Eat Local? Or Eat Differently?
When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, what you eat may be more important than where that food comes from, a new study finds. [12 mins. 8]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: First Us Cap and Trade Greenhouse Gas Auction
A consortium of Northeast states has completed the first US cap-and-trade greenhouse gas auction. We'll find out how it went. [8 mins. 36]
Other
You Tube: Environmental Science: Non Renewable Energy Sources
Continuing with Environmental Science, we'll be taking a look at some of the non-renewable energy sources and their benefits and drawbacks.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Discovery of Ozone
Video explains the importance of the Ozone layer. [4:24]