Poisoned Water is is an in-depth look at how toxins, chemicals, and agriculture are impacting our waterways, and potentially our own health. This documentry, 1 hour 52 minutes long, has been broadcasted by PBS in April 2009 as part of the "Frontline" program. Frontline correspondent, Hedrick Smith, together with Marc Shaffer and Rick Young have examined the rising hazards to human health and the ecosystem in two iconic waterways, the great coastal estuaries of Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay, and by talking to experts, local residents and even some academics decribe the level of pollution and why its so hard to keep those waters clean.
Type of Material:
Video Presentation
Teaching material - text and images
Learning material- notes making by students
Assessment - reading & written assignment or an exploration for general biology, chemistry and environmental science courses.
Recommended Uses:
It can be used as a complement to a class lecture, or for students to watch and prepare a report. Since it is about two hours, I do not think it fits a class activity, but I recommend it for an out of class activity.
Technical Requirements:
No special software is required.
I opened it up using FireFox browser, ver. 89.0.2.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will learn about water and pollutants
Students will be able to explore various types of pollutants
Students will be able to apply the knowledge, concepts and skills to navigate the through the website to compare the impact of various types of pollutants on water resources
Students will be able to explain why we should preserve water and environment
Students will understand the role played by various organization to protect environment.
Target Student Population:
High School, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
The video is self explanatory; therefore, I believe most people can take advantage of it even without any prior course; however it might be better to have some basic knowledge on water pollution and major pollutants.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is self-explanatory
It is easy to understand
It reflects many different views
Concerns:
It lacks interviews with people in industry and those who are supposed to release pollutants into waterways
It lacks solutions for the problem, so industry and nature protection can work together.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This document is easy to understand for most learner's groups
It is so awakening and sensitizes people about what goes on around them
This item can be used in multiple ways to promote learning at courses about environment, pollution and public health
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The video is straighforward
It does not need any special software or instruction
The page is working well, without any problems
Concerns:
For many educational puurposes, particularly in-class use, the video may be too long
Other Issues and Comments:
It is a first hand document
It is aresearch video
All opinions and characters have been well cited
Creative Commons:
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