Description

Topic: Livestock’s Contribution to Climate Change

Host: Kyla Pearson

Guests: Dr. Andrew Muhammad and Mr. Charles Hord

Objectives:

1. I can define livestock’s contribution to climate change.
2. I can explain 2 positive and 2 negative consequences of livestock’s contribution to climate change
3. I can create my own opinion on controversial agricultural issues.

Pre-Viewing Questions:

1. List 4 things you know about the livestock industry
2. What is your current opinion on climate change?
3. Why do you think about the controversy surrounding livestock’s contribution to climate change?

Guided Questions:

1. What gas is emitted by livestock that contributes to climate change?
2. What percentage of emissions are livestock responsible for emitting?
3. What is one change that is currently being implemented to decrease the amount of greenhouse gasses Livestock emit?
4. How do you think the livestock industry will be impacted in the future as more attention is brought to attention?

Post-Listening Questions:

After listening to the podcast, reflect upon what you have learned and answer the following questions again with your newfound knowledge.

1. List 4 things you know about the livestock industry
2. What is your current opinion on climate change?
3. What do you think about the controversy surrounding livestock’s contribution to climate change?

Scoring Rubric:

The following scoring guide can be used to assess responses to open-ended post-listening questions. Create your own point value to align with your school’s approach to assessment:

Question 1 objective 1:

Level 1-  student lists one pro and one con

Level 2- student lists 2 pros and 2 cons

Level 3-  student lists and describes one pro and one con

Level 4-  student lists and describes at least two pros and one con

Question 2 objective 2:

Level 1-  student lists one pro and one con

Level 2- student lists 2 pros and 2 cons

Level 3-  student lists and describes one pro and one con

Level 4-  student lists and describes at least two pros and one con

Question 3 objective 3:

Level 1-  student lists one pro and one con

Level 2- student lists 2 pros and 2 cons

Level 3-  student lists and describes one pro and one con

Level 4-  student lists and describes at least two pros and one con

Post Listening Question #1: 

Level 1- Student lists 0 things they know about the topic

Level 2- Student lists 1-2 things they know about the topic

Level 3- Student lists 3 things they know about the topic

Level 4- Students lists 4 or more things they know about the topic

Post Listening Question #2:

Level 1- Student does not share any thoughts

Level 2- Student shares very vague thoughts

Level 3- Student shares thoughts but does not elaborate with any points 

Level 4- Student shares thoughts thoroughly using points mentioned in the podcast

Post Listening Question #3: 

Level 1- Student responses do not relate to the podcast

Level 2- Student does not respond with an opinion and only mentions one example from the podcast

Level 3- Student does not respond with opinion and uses multiple examples from the podcast

Level 4- Student answers with opinion in a thorough answer with multiple examples from the podcasts supporting their viewpoint