New Jersey's Largest Lake Threatened by Climate Change
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
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Provided by Eyewitness News ABC7NY
What it is
- This video describes how Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey and the surrounding community have been affected by warming temperatures due to climate change.
- The video interviews a scientist and local resident, and shows historic footage of events on the ice in the past.
Teaching tips
Positives
- New Jersey is described to be one of the states most affected by climate change, which may be surprising to students.
- The video is compelling because it integrates personal experiences of those living near the lake with the scientific information.
- Viewers are left feeling optimistic, as the video touches on ways the community is adapting and what the state of New Jersey is doing to slow climate change.
Prerequisites
- Teachers may have to skip an ad before or during the video.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers could connect this resource to a biology class by exploring how the algae blooms mentioned in the video negatively affect the lake ecosystem.
- The video mentions a recent commitment by the New Jersey governor to develop off-shore wind energy, which could link this video to the topic of renewable energy and the government's role in combating climate change.
- The process of lakes freezing is strongly tied to water density, temperature, and wind, which could make this resource a good real-world example for a science class.
- This fun, interactive game lets students explore how human activity impacts the health of lakes, which would pair well with this video for a science lesson.
- Other resources related to climate change in New Jersey include the article Climate Change in New Jersey: A Brief Introduction, the video Climate Change: What's at Stake for New Jersey?, and the video Why Chronic Floods Are Coming to New Jersey.
From the scientist review
The video shows how increases in surface temperatures have threatened Lake Hopatcong and its resources. It articulates the importance of co-creating climate solutions and limiting CO2 emissions to reduce the impact of climate change on the Lake. This video is recommended for teaching.
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