The Science of Climate (Episode 6)

4 minutes 16 seconds

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Can superhero Bruce Rain help reduce the effects of global warming? First he has to understand the relationship between greenhouse gases and the temperature of the Earth. Dr. Mother Nature also explains how the rising temperature of the Earth impacts various environmental and ecological systems. Part of "The Science of Climate" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 4 minutes 16 seconds

Topic: Geography, Science
Subtopic: Environmental Issues, Weather, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
Standards:

Release Year: 2017
Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Series: The Science of Climate

The sun shining onto Earth. Caption: the sun's rays shine more directly and for more hours

Image of a thunderstorm hovering over a state. Occluded front. Caption: We could end up with hail again.

Sky filled with gray fluffy clouds. Caption: Clouds can block some of the sun's rays

View of Earth from space. Caption: for the thermohaline circulation system.

Image of cloud with rain and snow over a state. Caption: if the temperature is right, snowstorm.

Drawing of girl standing by the ocean. Caption: can expect a 1- to 4-foot rise in their lifetime,

Viewer Comments

Darla R. (Indianapolis, In)

November 1st, 2018 at 01:21 PM

Very relevant! I like the short films to be used as anticipatory sets or to provide background knowledge.