This mini spark will introduce your to a current events resource, the World from A-Z, that promotes critical thinking, civil discourse, and compassion in your classroom.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your social studies mini spark recording page: #56: The Pineapple Express?
2. Watch this current events video that will help you understand the Pineapple Express along with many other topics. Explain the pineapple express in 3 sentences.
3. Choose 3 of the prompts below to answer to show what you learn from the A-Z video.
- What is the purpose of the light festival in Copenhagen mentioned in the video?
- Explain what an atmospheric river is and its impact on California.
- How do atmospheric rivers play a role in providing rainfall on the West Coast according to scientists?
- Describe the concept of neuralgia discussed in the video.
- What potential benefits and concerns are associated with brain computer interfaces like Neuralink?
- Share the historical significance of February 6th as mentioned in the video.
- How is scorpion venom used in various fields, as explained in the video?
- Describe the process of extracting scorpion venom as outlined in the video
4. OPTIONAL Check out more episodes at The World A-Z Video choices
5. Share your social studies mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.
Link to EY badge-The World from A-Z
