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Christal Barker

1970's America's Top Man-Made Disasters | Engineering Disasters Documentary - YouTube - 0 views

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    I show this documentary (around 27 min. in for the Buffalo Creek Mine dam disaster), when discussing nonrenewable energy, dams and the impact of chemicals on the environment.
Christal Barker

Centralia - Full Documentary - YouTube - 1 views

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    Coal seam has been burning for 53 years!! Good when discussing Fossil Fuels. There are several shorter clips if you have time constraints.
Christal Barker

Inside Appalachia: West Virginia's 1,000 Year Flood | West Virginia Public Broadcasting - 0 views

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    This flash flood had an impact on our county in WV, destroying one high school and two middle schools as well as numerous homes. We still do not know if we are going to consolidate. Eight inches of rain fell in 12-18 hours. Would be good to use with Natural Disasters.
Christal Barker

Ecological Footprint Calculator - 1 views

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    I use this at the beginning of the year. Kids are always surprised that although they do not travel often, they still consume a lot based on lifestyle.
Christal Barker

Energy Overview - IER - 1 views

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    I use this site to introduce students to renewables. I like the graphs. Pretty concise site. Helps students see how much the U.S. used in comparison to other countries.
Christal Barker

Ocean Carbon Uptake - 0 views

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    Use this site when explaining the Carbon Cycle and how the Ocean is a Carbon sink.
Christal Barker

Antarctic Ice Shelf Sheds Massive Iceberg : Natural Hazards - 0 views

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    I use this site for Net Primary Productivity. I like the animations. Also great for the images. This recent image shows the recent iceberg shed that is the size of Delaware. Students can see in real time what is going on around the world.
Christal Barker

Living On One Dollar - Living On One - 2 views

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    Given to me by our Spanish teacher. I show this to all my classes! Helps build empathy, which seems lacking today. Great discussions. Helps students think beyond their small part of the world.
Christal Barker

Garbage Island: An Ocean Full of Plastic (Part 2/3) - YouTube - 0 views

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    Part 3. The ending is disturbing to my students, they realize how we can never clean up this mess... we must stop using the plastic. They all start bring stainless water containers to class from this point. No more plastic water bottles in class!!
Christal Barker

Garbage Island: An Ocean Full of Plastic (Part 1/3) - YouTube - 0 views

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    Part 2.
Christal Barker

Garbage Island: An Ocean Full of Plastic (Part 1/3) - YouTube - 0 views

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    Caution!! Foul language alert!! I really like the science in this video.. This ship captain has been visiting this part of the ocean for 30 plus years, so, I like the visuals and his input. The scientist on board is also very good. However, I get release forms signed by parents before showing these videos because the language is offensive to me. My students say it's not a big deal. I still mute the really foul parts :) An eye opener about plastic!
Christal Barker

Video: The Devastating Effects of Pollution in China (Part 2/2) | Educational Video | W... - 0 views

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    Part 2. I recently found this site with the same video. Great for Air and Water Pollution.
Christal Barker

The Devastating Effects of Pollution in China - VICE Video: Documentaries, Films, News ... - 1 views

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    Vice videos can have some foul language. I use this when teaching Air and Water Pollution. This video is somewhat benign in the language department. Video also can be used to discuss developing countries and recycling of minerals.
Christal Barker

National Wildlife® Magazine - National Wildlife Federation - 1 views

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    Love this site, especially the pictures. I like to show the kids the pictures to start discussions- name the animal, where does it live, do we have these here in WV? endangered? etc. Good for discussion about our impact on animals around the world.
Christal Barker

Do We Take Minerals for Granted? | USGS Mineral Resources Program - 1 views

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    I use this with Earth Science and Nonrenewables. I really like the breakdown of minerals used in building. Lots of great data for usage around the world.
Christal Barker

Environmental News Articles | Planet Earth Herald - 2 views

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    I use this site in the beginning of the course to help students who have little prior knowledge to become familiar with what is going on around the world. There are also come interactive games they can play on the site.
Christal Barker

CuriosityStream - 1 views

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    Great on a day you have a substitute. Only $2.99 per month and well worth it! Be careful not to become addicted and neglect your life!! Love this site!!
Christal Barker

Interactives . Dynamic Earth . Plate Tectonics - 3 views

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    I use this with APES and Environmental Science. Nice when discussing plate tectonics and Earth's Structure.
Christal Barker

NBC Learn - 1 views

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    I use this site for APES, Chemistry and Physics. Great Science!! Video Clips, tables, etc. added periodically.
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    Click on FREE RESOURCES to access video clips.
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