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Descubriendo la ecología: contemplando la fragilidad y la conciencia

Edades 13-18
Clase única en vivo
Los estudiantes aprenden sobre modelos terrestres en línea que son gratuitos, fáciles de usar y pueden ayudar a comprender nuestra Tierra y los problemas de contaminación. Los estudiantes aprenden diferentes puntos de vista sobre el medio ambiente y cómo los contaminantes contaminan el ecosistema.
Videoconferencias en vivo
Se reúne una vez
1-12 alumnos por clase
60 min

Qué está incluido

1 reunión en vivo
1 horas presenciales
Calificación
Class participation is encouraged.

Experiencia de clase

Nivel de inglés - B2+
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
Nivel Intermediate
In this 60 minute overview class, that is informal similar to a club, we will explore the concept of Earth's ecological fragility and the importance of environmental awareness. One important issue we will address is the challenge of perceiving the impact of pollutants on our vast planet. Often, these pollutants are not readily visible, making it difficult to understand their true effects.  

We will study some online Earth models used to study world ecology.  The main model we will use needs no programming (Earth model free on YouTube:  https://earth.nullschool.net), and we will discuss creating simple overlays with transparent pages that one can hold over the online Earth image to get a basic idea, as well as where to get pollution stats/data.  We will also briefly study the more complex Google Earth Engine model https://earthengine.google.com/noncommercial, free Google tutorials are on https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/tutorials/tutorials.  One can add data to this existing model.  These Earth models also have free tutorials on YouTube.

Online Earth Models Can Reveal:
o	Simulation of Ecosystems: By inputting data on flora, fauna, soil composition, water sources, and atmospheric conditions, AI can generate a realistic virtual model that mimics the interactions and dependencies within an ecosystem.
o	Scaling Ratios: Can accurately scale the model to represent a tabletop biosphere that proportionally reflects the dynamics of Earth's larger systems. This includes simulating the right proportions of different species, water bodies, and land areas.
	
Introducing Contaminants:
o	Chemical Pollutants: Can model the introduction and spread of chemical pollutants like pesticides, heavy metals, and plastic particles. It can visualize how these contaminants accumulate in soil and water, move through the food chain, and affect different species over time.
o	Electromagnetic Pollution:  Can simulate the impact of electromagnetic waves from technology and wireless signals. It can demonstrate how these waves might influence plant growth, animal behavior, and other ecological processes.
o	Air and Water Pollutants: The Earth model can include air pollutants like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter, showing their effects on air quality, plant health, and water acidity. It can also simulate water pollutants, illustrating how they alter water chemistry and affect aquatic life.
	
Visualizing Impacts:
o	Time-Lapse Visualization: Can create time-lapse visualizations to show the long-term effects of pollutants. Students can observe how pollutants accumulate and spread, and how ecosystems respond over days, months, and years.
o	Interactive Elements:  Can be interactive, allowing students to introduce different types and amounts of pollutants and observe the outcomes. This approach enhances understanding of cause-and-effect relationships in ecological systems.

Educational Insights:
o	Data Analysis: Can analyze the data generated by the model to provide insights into the most critical factors affecting ecosystem health. It can help students understand concepts like bioaccumulation, trophic levels, and ecological balance.
o	Scenario Exploration: Students can explore various scenarios, such as the introduction of renewable energy sources, the reduction of pollutants, and the implementation of conservation measures. This fosters critical thinking about sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.

As we observe online Earth models, this will lead us to reflect on these diverse perspectives. Consider how increasing our awareness and empathy can lead to more compassionate and effective environmental actions. Reflect on the dangers of indifference and the moral implications of our choices, and appreciate the rich cultural and religious traditions that offer guidance on living in harmony with the Earth. 

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Metas de aprendizaje

Students will learn about:
--two Earth online models that can be used to track pollutants
--types of pollutants
--a few philosophical, cultural, and religious principles of good Earth Stewardship
--critical analysis
--differing environmental opinions

Otros detalles

Requisitos previos
These would help, but not necessary: Biomes (Geodiode videos, http://geodiode.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_AfNcjlOgUv=o5mjTq2e5Hc, World Map--World Geography Made Easy, (Miacademy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNVD8fyIsEI.
Lista de útiles escolares
A five-page handout will be provided.  Students should try to briefly review some of the free source materials (online Earth models and tutorials) listed before the class starts.  Links are in the Source Material.
Recursos externos
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
Fuentes
A five-page handout will be given. Earth model free on YouTube: https://earth.nullschool.net Easy Climate Science | Earth Nullschool Tutorial (Part 1) (youtube.com) Using the Global Weather Visualization tool at earth.nullschool.net - Part 2: Altitude & Jet Stream (youtube.com) Using the Global Weather Visualization tool at earth.nullschool.net - Part 3: change projections - YouTube Using the Global Weather Visualization tool at earth.nullschool.net - Part 4: Temp & other overlays (youtube.com) This will be briefly covered, but not in depth Google Earth Engine is also free, but Cloud is not, but has 3-month free trial). This class will just learn about the extent of usage of free services: Google Earth Engine (may need to sign-in into Cloud) https://earthengine.google.com/noncommercial https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/tutorials/tutorials YouTube Tutorial Courses about Google Earth Engine—Beginner to Advanced Google Earth Engine 101: An Introduction for Complete Beginners Stanford Geospatial Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAElakLgCdA Introduction to Google Earth Engine (End-to-End Google Earth Engine) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpfncBHZBto https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgxX4AQ_KUQ9IjZl_4SVPbWVQ7hkZxl5B&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmk0fUBXB9t2_vIGvKtwPpzrtd3Na-_k8&feature=shared

Conoce al profesor

Se unió el July, 2024
Perfil
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Maestría en Botánica/Biología Vegetal desde Bircham International University, Spain
Maestría en Artes y ciencias liberales desde New York University
My earlier B.A. dual degree is from the USA's Syracuse University/Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in English and Newspaper, where my studies focused on "Investigative Reporting." I sometimes worked as an environmental investigator for nonprofits.  This was more than 30 years ago, but I have decided to teach this because ecology is often not covered enough, and it is an important aspect of our living planet Earth.  

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