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Vertical farming and aero farming are becoming more and more sustainable. Are they the way of the future? Have students consider new age growing and farming with this 3 part lesson. Part 1: Read and interpret an info-graphic Part 2: Watch a video and answer questions Part 3: Design your own in-home vertical garden system Format:This worksheet comes in multiple formats so you can use it in any teaching situation! - Google Slides for Google Classroom - Digital-PDF for electronic sharing or easy pr

Introduce students to vertical farming, the new major trend of high-tech farms popping up in cities. Help them consider population growth, depleting farmland, climate change, and finally discuss whether the future of farming is to bring them into our cities. High tech vertical farms use aeroponics or hydroponics. Examples include an underground farm in London and a Japanese office building with a rice paddy field. Vertical farming isn't just in the US, it's growing in popularity around the glo

What is the Balance of Acceptable Risk in engineering?  What does it mean to balance risks? In regards to human life, what do you believe is the balance of acceptable risk? Examine this important topic in Engineering from a national and historical stand point. The video is embedded in the PDF for easy access on YouTube for students and is about 20 minutes long. Format: This worksheet comes in multiple formats so you can use it in any teaching situation! - Digital PDF for electronic sharing o

This video lesson has students consider electric cars and tries to help clarify myths vs facts. The video dives into some of the most common arguments about why electric vehicles are bad. Topics covered:- too long to charge - batteries not lasting - not being as clean as you think - being worse for CO2 emissions - not enough range - cars are too expensive Format:- Digital PDF for easy sharing or printing - Includes link to Google Slide Hyperdoc with fillable fields for students - Video is hype

Video guide for students to learn that there are thousands of types of bananas but Americans have eyes for only one kind! That one type of banana has a turbulent history and a grim future. The yellow Cavendish, which accounts for 95% of global banana exports is under threat by a fungus called Panama Disease. This video dives into the banana situation and explores the danger of monoculture. Topics Include:• All bananas we are eating nowadays originate from the Cavendish banana • The banana that g

How often have you heard your students say that didn’t want to participate in an assignment because it was “boring”? Or heard your own children, nieces, or nephews complain “I’m boooored!”? Boredom seems to be a common condition among young people, a negative one from their perception. But is it possible that boredom can actually be beneficial? The investigators at Veritasium were determined to find out. Join the Veritasium team via a 7:21 YouTube video and explore the arenas of science and pop

Introduce students to the coffee trade in Africa with this reading guide. Article Summary: Out of the regions of Africa, East Africa is a standout when it comes to coffee production. South Africa's coffee industry is also thriving, with 13.3% increase in coffee consumption from 2014-15 to 2017-18. While coffee hasn't been such a popular drink in Africa itself, higher income among the middle class has started a coffee movement in urban areas. From artisanal coffee shops to Starbucks tumblers an

What is the Balance of Acceptable Risk in engineering?  What does it mean to balance risks? In regards to human life, what do you believe is the balance of acceptable risk? Examine this important topic in Engineering from a national and historical stand point. The video is embedded in the PDF for easy access on YouTube for students and is about 20 minutes long. Format:- Google Slide Hyperdoc with fillable fields for students - 2 pages of video viewing questions and 1 page of reflective ess

How often have you heard your students say that didn’t want to participate in an assignment because it was “boring”? Or heard your own children, nieces, or nephews complain “I’m boooored!”? Boredom seems to be a common condition among young people, a negative one from their perception. But is it possible that boredom can actually be beneficial? The investigators at Veritasium were determined to find out. Join the Veritasium team via a 7:21 YouTube video and explore the arenas of science and pop

Alternative energy is a fast-growing industry as the world seeks to be more cutting edge and sustainable. This video lesson introduces students to solar panels and how they work in conjunction with solar batteries. Examples of batteries include the Tesla Powerwall, Sonnen Eco, or LG Chem RESU. How do they work? Why would you want one? How much do they cost? Format:- Digital-PDF for easy sharing or printing - Includes link to Google Slide Hyperdoc with fillable fields for students - Video is hype

Introduce students to vertical farming, the new major trend of high tech farms popping up in cities. Help them consider population growth, depleting farmland, climate change, and finally discuss whether the future of farming is to bring them into our cities. High tech vertical farms use aeroponics or hydroponics. Examples include an underground farm in London and a Japanese office building with a rice paddy field. Vertical farming isn't just in the US, it's growing in popularity around the glo

We need to revolutionize agriculture in the next 30 years, so what is synthetic biology? In 2050 we may have almost 10 billion people to feed. Farmland is already degraded by existing agriculture, and climate change is putting new pressure on crops and livestock. Format:This worksheet comes in multiple formats so you can use it in any teaching situation! - Fillable PDF for the paperless classroom or easy printing - Includes link to Google Slide Hyperdoc with fillable fields for students - Short

This video lesson explores the story of Stef, a young woman who wanted to live a simpler life in the city where housing is out of reach for her age group. Take a tour of her near the beach tiny home made from a shipping container and explore this trending new alternative housing style so many people are becoming interested in! Format:This worksheet comes in multiple formats so you can use it in any teaching situation! - Digital PDF for electronic sharing or easy printing - Includes link to Googl

Video guide for students to learn about Nikola Tesla (10 July 1856 – 7 January 1943) a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist who is best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Tesla:- held over 300 patents - is responsible for inventing the laser, x-ray, the radio, Tesla coil, Tesla turbine, neon signs, induction motor, remote control, and more - did not focus his energy on monetizing

Trees...valuable, peaceful, inspiring presences that we celebrate and honor in our coexistence on Earth...right? Sure, but you may think twice when Veritasium shows you and your students how trees defy the laws of physics, accomplish things beyond the laws of nature, and wouldn't hesitate to suck out your life force if you were locked in a room together! In this YouTube video, Derek from Veritasium will explain two very unique capabilities of our leafy neighbors, and get students thinking about

Engineering doesn’t have to be complex to be beneficial and make an impact on students. Explore basic machines made from simple materials using an intriguing YouTube video (12:51 in length) from Veritasium. Students will examine compliant mechanisms or simple machines that bend. With just a few examples, it will become clear how easily these little gadgets can make a big impact. Follow the Veritasium crew as they observe and test some of the highest tech, yet surprisingly uncomplicated mechanism

Video guide for students to learn about Nikola Tesla (10 July 1856 – 7 January 1943) a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist who is best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Tesla:- held over 300 patents - is responsible for inventing the laser, x-ray, the radio, Tesla coil, Tesla turbine, neon signs, induction motor, remote control, and more - did not focus his energy on monetizing

Alternative energy is a fast-growing industry as the world seeks to be more cutting edge and sustainable. This video guide introduces students to solar panels and how they work in conjunction with solar batteries. Examples of batteries include the Tesla Powerwall, Sonnen Eco, or LG Chem RESU. How do they work? Why would you want one? How much do they cost? Format:- Google Slide Hyperdoc with fillable fields for students - Video is hyperlinked directly into the guide for easy access - Short ans

Video guide for students to learn about the world's largest wasps. Is it really a murder hornet? This video is a part of the Bite, Sting, Kill series of National Geographic and is exploring the ways animals can kill with venom. Format:- Google Slide Hyperdoc with fillable fields for students - Video (about 4 minutes long) is hyperlinked directly into the guide for easy access - Short answer and reflective questions - Answer key included ⏳ Teaching Time- Around 1 hour with class discussion - V

Engineering doesn’t have to be complex to be beneficial and make an impact on students. Explore basic machines made from simple materials using an intriguing YouTube video lesson (12:51 in length) from Veritasium. Students will examine compliant mechanisms or simple machines that bend. With just a few examples, it will become clear how easily these little gadgets can make a big impact. Follow the Veritasium crew as they observe and test some of the highest tech, yet surprisingly uncomplicated me