Anyone who has been paying attention for the last decade knows that the overall temperature of the planet Earth is increasing. Climate change is having devastating impact on living systems, causing stronger and more frequent storms, forcing cold-weather organisms to move further north, and altering the reproductive cycles of many plants. Biology teachers are at the forefront of climate education, having the responsibility of ensuring students have the most relevant and accurate information.
Our Beautiful Planet is a new collection of short films produced by the National Science Teaching Association, the Climate Initiative, and Kikim Media that introduce students to cutting-edge research on some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. Some titles in the series are
There are a total of 12 films in the series, with each one being between 5–7 minutes long. Each film also comes with a related lesson plan focused on a particular phenomenon found...
University of California Press