Rochester Rocks Climate Innovation
Provided by: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority|Published on: January 23, 2024
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Civics, Engineering
Authors: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New York, Central & Western NY
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This video introduces Rochester, New York as an exemplary city regarding high-impact municipal climate action items such as reducing greenhouse emissions, installing charging stations for electric cars, installing energy efficiency upgrades, and cutting the city's carbon footprint.
- Students will learn the importance of these mitigation and adaptation measures to the community.
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Positives
- This resource demonstrates community-led climate solutions and the importance of working together as a team.
- The video is brief, so teachers can easily show it in one class period, with time left for discussion and activities.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have a working knowledge of climate change issues.
- Teachers may wish to have an introductory discussion about greenhouse gas emissions.
Differentiation
- The video mentions a green roof as a green initiative and a way to reduce energy consumption, so science teachers may wish to have students research how to create a model green roof.
- Science teachers can also have students watch the video and work in small groups to design climate solutions for their city.
- Civics teachers can connect this video to lessons about civic responsibility.
- This video can extend conversations about mitigation and adaptation strategies, stormwater runoff, electric vehicles, and other climate topics.
- The beginning of the video is text-heavy without narration. Some students may benefit from pausing the video and reading the text aloud.
The video outlines a few well-thought-out actions to solve Rochester's energy demands, provide communities with tools to track their greenhouse gas emissions and lessen their carbon impact.
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