Climate Emergency Feedback Loops Atmosphere Video

Susan Gray, Bonnie Waltch, Moving Still Productions

This video describes the influence of global warming on the water vapor feedback loop and weather pattern frequency/intensity by using expert scientists and graphical illustrations.

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It is recommended that teachers work through each element of the video with students before viewing or pause as they go along to check comprehension. Understanding the jet stream, the water cycle and how temperature impacts it, and reflection vs. insulation of heat from clouds are all complicated concepts. Teachers will need to have a very clear understanding of these systems themselves and bring in outside resources to present to students. Consider using this video to extend a curriculum on weather patterns under climate change conditions. Useful further resources available at [link https://feedbackloopsclimate.com/wp-content/uploads/Atmosphere-Discussion-Guide.pdf]
Reputable scientists are featured, and links to learn more are featured in the teacher guide. Teachers may want to supplement with additional information on feedback loops. This video is thorough, and the science of how water vapor, clouds, and the jet stream are all tied together and impact climate are quickly discussed. Teachers may want to spend time describing the science behind each of the subjects in the video. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
This stand-alone video includes an educational curriculum guide that is available under the "Menu" tab. The guide consists of foundational questions to test knowledge, and supports a deeper understanding of the material with future-directed questions. Additional resources are listed at the end of the guide. There is an accompanying teacher guide on the website: [link https://feedbackloopsclimate.com/educational-materials/.] There are a number of complicated concepts discussed in this video, and teachers may want to consider follow up activities to help students understand the intricate systems being discussed and how they interact with one another. The intro video would be helpful for students and educators to watch before diving into this video: [link https://feedbackloopsclimate.com/introduction/]