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Ice burns on the ocean floor as climate change continues. That's right ... ice burns! It turns out the burning is actually methane trapped in the crystalline structure of the ice. The video presentation is part of a larger series covering chemical reactions that also explores the possibility of collecting the extra methane for additional fossil fuels.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Hold a debate discussing the pros and cons of the methane release in the ocean
- Demonstrate the burning ice shown at the introduction of the video to grab pupils' attention
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a strong understanding of the carbon-based fuels
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses visual models to explain the chemical composition of the molecules
- Provides a link to another video that expands on a concept referenced in the lesson
Cons
- None