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One of the most important deposits humankind can make isn't money. Explore the depths of the Svalbard Seed Vault using a video from the Veritasium playlist. The narrator and his guide examine the sealed cartons of seeds from nations across the globe and discuss the need for a variety of seeds in a changing climate.
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Instructional Ideas
- Make the video an addition to an ecology unit or lesson about global agriculture
- Follow up the resource with a look at other seed vaults throughout the world
Classroom Considerations
- Consider providing a map that shows the location of the vault
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Contains a link with additional reading about the seed vault
- Narrator explains the conditions required to keep seeds in long-term storage and skillfully relates that to the conditions present at the Svalbard vault
Cons
- None