Creator: Erle Ellis | visit site
Grade Range: 7 - 11
This short YouTube video describes a proposal to reconsider how earth’s biomes are mapped taking into consideration the effect of humans and urban populations. The discussions reflect upon the changing environment due to changes over extended periods of time. Also, the video points out some criticisms in this plan indicating that it may diminish the importance of environmental awareness and protection. If your district blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
In the Classroom
Share this video as part of your unit on biomes, conservation, or world populations. Use an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here, to compare and contrast the proposal to current definitions of biomes. Then have students debate the pros and cons of the proposal outlined in the video using a tool such as Thinkalong, reviewed here.
At Home
Share this video with your student for use with research reports on biomes and human impact on the environment.
Tags
biomes, conservation, ecology, population,
Subjects
Biology/Life Science, Current Events, Earth Science/Geology, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies,