Four percent of the world's CO2 emissions come from the chemical industry. The video discusses the environmental impact of industry. From using non-renewable resources, requiring high levels of energy, to polluting the ground, water, and air, the impact quickly adds up.

Concepts

chemicals, industry, polymers, human impact on the environment

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss ways the chemical industry could reduce their contribution to pollution using natural resources 
• Invite someone from the closest plant, manufacturer, or factory to speak to the class about their pollution levels and how they address them

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of fuels, climate change, the carbon cycle, and pollution

Pros

• Includes a cue to pause the video and think of an answer before continuing
• Works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4