In this colorful animation, our current problem with climate change is likened to a block-stacking game of Tetris. Greenhouse gases are increasing in the atmosphere at an increasing rate. Can we place them properly before it's too late? The video and accompanying resources promise to change the climate in your earth science or environmental studies class.

Concepts

global warming, climate change, human impact on the environment, environmental stewardship, carbon emissions, fossil fuels

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Additional Tags

fossil fuel, climate change, global warming, carbon emissions, human impact on the environment, science

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Pros

• See other outstanding resources on climate change through the Dig Deeper link
• Customize the lesson with a free membership to TED-Ed
• Adaptable to Common Core State Standards in scientific literacy
• Raises awareness of human impact on the environment

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.8.7 RH.6-8.7 RST.6-8.9