Carbon NationWe will watch this documentary movie about climate change SOLUTIONS as a class and discuss those solutions and other ideas related to climate change and global warming together.
"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little."
- Edmund Burke
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Day One:
You have read several articles and blogged about your thoughts on what is going on with our global weather. Now we are going to take a look at climate change and possible solutions for reversing the effects of climate change and global warming. Regardless of what you believe is happening or whether you believe it is the fault of the human race or simply natural processes, it is clear that there are some things that we can change about how we use our resources. Today we will watch the first 15 minutes of the movie Carbon Nation.
Today's End Task: Reflect upon what you learned/saw in the movie today. Complete the online Exit Ticket Form before you leave class today.
You have read several articles and blogged about your thoughts on what is going on with our global weather. Now we are going to take a look at climate change and possible solutions for reversing the effects of climate change and global warming. Regardless of what you believe is happening or whether you believe it is the fault of the human race or simply natural processes, it is clear that there are some things that we can change about how we use our resources. Today we will watch the first 15 minutes of the movie Carbon Nation.
Today's End Task: Reflect upon what you learned/saw in the movie today. Complete the online Exit Ticket Form before you leave class today.
Day Two:
Today we will watch approximately 30 more minutes of Carbon Nation. You should watch the movie with a critical eye. This means that you are listening intently, asking yourself questions as you watch. Does what they are saying in the movie make sense to you? Is it applicable to you? Are the solutions they are presenting reasonable? Are there other possibilities or solutions?
Today's End Task: Reflect upon what you learned/saw in the movie today. Complete the online Exit Ticket Form before you leave class today.
Today we will watch approximately 30 more minutes of Carbon Nation. You should watch the movie with a critical eye. This means that you are listening intently, asking yourself questions as you watch. Does what they are saying in the movie make sense to you? Is it applicable to you? Are the solutions they are presenting reasonable? Are there other possibilities or solutions?
Today's End Task: Reflect upon what you learned/saw in the movie today. Complete the online Exit Ticket Form before you leave class today.
Day Three:
We will finish the rest of the movie, Carbon Nation, today. Again, watch the movie critically, evaluating what you are hearing and how you feel about the information being presented.
Today's End Task: Reflect upon what you learned/saw in the movie today. Complete the online Exit Ticket Form before you leave class today.
We will finish the rest of the movie, Carbon Nation, today. Again, watch the movie critically, evaluating what you are hearing and how you feel about the information being presented.
Today's End Task: Reflect upon what you learned/saw in the movie today. Complete the online Exit Ticket Form before you leave class today.
Next Step: Carbon Nation Discussion QuestionsReview the discussion questions below. Select any three of the questions and answer them in your blog (see notes below the questions for specifics on the format of your blog post).
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Discussion Questions:
Q1. The film's premise is Climate Change is real, but if you do not believe this is the case, it still makes sense to embrace clean,
renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures. Discuss your understanding of:
A - renewable energy
B - energy efficiency
Q2. What are the additional benefits of embracing clean energy measures, other than decreasing the impact of green house
gases?
Q3. What are some examples of steps taken in your home/school/community to reduce your CO2 footprint? Were these steps
taken out of concern for climate change or for other reasons? Please discuss.
Q4. Discuss the benefits of better land use practices as depicted in the film, i.e. forest conservation, organic farming, grazing
cattle rather than feedlot style meat production.
Q5. What did you learn from watching the film that you didn't know before?
Q6. Several major stories and characters are presented in the film: Which story or stories touched you the most?
Q7: Discuss the statement of Bernie Karl, geothermal pioneer from Alaska: "Do I think man is causing global warming? No, but
that doesn't make any difference. I want clean water and I want clean air and that's so simple. Usually, what I get is:
people say "well why hasn't this been done before?"
Q8: What do you believe should be our priority when it comes to solving climate change and reducing CO2 based fuel
consumption? Who is responsible for making this happen?
Q1. The film's premise is Climate Change is real, but if you do not believe this is the case, it still makes sense to embrace clean,
renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures. Discuss your understanding of:
A - renewable energy
B - energy efficiency
Q2. What are the additional benefits of embracing clean energy measures, other than decreasing the impact of green house
gases?
Q3. What are some examples of steps taken in your home/school/community to reduce your CO2 footprint? Were these steps
taken out of concern for climate change or for other reasons? Please discuss.
Q4. Discuss the benefits of better land use practices as depicted in the film, i.e. forest conservation, organic farming, grazing
cattle rather than feedlot style meat production.
Q5. What did you learn from watching the film that you didn't know before?
Q6. Several major stories and characters are presented in the film: Which story or stories touched you the most?
Q7: Discuss the statement of Bernie Karl, geothermal pioneer from Alaska: "Do I think man is causing global warming? No, but
that doesn't make any difference. I want clean water and I want clean air and that's so simple. Usually, what I get is:
people say "well why hasn't this been done before?"
Q8: What do you believe should be our priority when it comes to solving climate change and reducing CO2 based fuel
consumption? Who is responsible for making this happen?
Blog Assignment Instructions
1. Post Title: "Discussing Carbon Nation"
2. Tags: climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, green house gases
3. Give a brief overview/synopsis of the movie, Carbon Nation
4. Answer the three question you choose all in a single post. Your readers must be able to tell what question(s) you are
answering. You can do this by typing in the questions before you discuss it or by incorporating the question into your answer. Either way, be sure it is clear which question you are answering.
5. Each of your three questions should be answered with a minimum of 5 complete sentences.
6. An image at the top of your post can attract a readers attention. Add an appropriate, correctly cited image to the top of your
post for extra credit points.
7. Review the "General Blogging Tips" below.
8. Read and comment on at least 3 of your classmates posts. Comments should be specific, educationally relevant, and
appropriate. No "good point" or "nice job" without supporting details.
2. Tags: climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, green house gases
3. Give a brief overview/synopsis of the movie, Carbon Nation
4. Answer the three question you choose all in a single post. Your readers must be able to tell what question(s) you are
answering. You can do this by typing in the questions before you discuss it or by incorporating the question into your answer. Either way, be sure it is clear which question you are answering.
5. Each of your three questions should be answered with a minimum of 5 complete sentences.
6. An image at the top of your post can attract a readers attention. Add an appropriate, correctly cited image to the top of your
post for extra credit points.
7. Review the "General Blogging Tips" below.
8. Read and comment on at least 3 of your classmates posts. Comments should be specific, educationally relevant, and
appropriate. No "good point" or "nice job" without supporting details.
General Blogging Tips:
1. Safety first! Never share any last names on your blog or when commenting on other student blogs.
2. Remember to use proper grammar and punctuation - this is not like texting and messaging your friends - you have a
worldwide audience.
3. Read your own post before submitting it for review. Make sure that what you wrote makes sense.
4. Use spell check before you post.
5. Write at least one paragraph (minimum 5 sentences) including a topic sentence telling what your paragraph is about and
three sentences with supporting details answering the question/about the topic. You may write more than this if you want to,
just do not write less.
6. Don't forget to add a picture/image (properly cited) and/or a link where applicable. This makes your blog post more
interesting and appealing to your readers.
2. Remember to use proper grammar and punctuation - this is not like texting and messaging your friends - you have a
worldwide audience.
3. Read your own post before submitting it for review. Make sure that what you wrote makes sense.
4. Use spell check before you post.
5. Write at least one paragraph (minimum 5 sentences) including a topic sentence telling what your paragraph is about and
three sentences with supporting details answering the question/about the topic. You may write more than this if you want to,
just do not write less.
6. Don't forget to add a picture/image (properly cited) and/or a link where applicable. This makes your blog post more
interesting and appealing to your readers.