Hey there! Thanks so much for being a part of the MinuteEarth community. We’ve been sharing incredible stories about our planet with you for almost two years now, and we’re thrilled to have you with us on this journey. Making these videos is a team effort, and we couldn’t do it without you. Your support is what keeps MinuteEarth going strong!
Every time you watch and share our videos, you help our channel grow. Many of you have also supported us through Subbable, and we can’t thank you enough! Your contributions have allowed us to cover production costs and even bring two new members onto our team. You wouldn’t believe how much time and effort goes into creating animations!
We want to keep bringing you awesome MinuteEarth videos, so we’ve started a campaign on Patreon. By pledging your support for each new video, you help us make even more content and get some cool perks in return! Patreon lets you choose how much you want to contribute per video, and you can set a monthly limit to fit your budget.
If you’re tight on money, don’t worry about it—your support just by watching is enough. But if you have a little extra to spare, consider supporting us on Patreon.com/MinuteEarth. Every bit helps us keep creating the content you love!
Here’s a fun haiku for you:
Support through Patreon
Job security for us.
MinuteEarth for you.
Thanks again for being part of our community. We can’t wait to keep exploring the wonders of our planet with you!
Write a haiku about your favorite aspect of Earth or science. Remember, a haiku has three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Share your haiku with the class and explain why you chose that topic.
Watch a MinuteEarth video of your choice. Afterward, summarize the main points and discuss with a partner how the video increased your understanding of the topic. Be ready to share your insights with the class.
In small groups, role-play a scenario where you are explaining to a friend why supporting creators on platforms like Patreon is important. Discuss the benefits for both creators and supporters.
Using simple animation software or drawing tools, create a short animation that explains a scientific concept. Work in pairs to storyboard your idea and present your animation to the class.
Think of a way you can contribute to your community, inspired by the way MinuteEarth contributes to science education. Plan a small project, such as a local clean-up or a science presentation, and share your plan with the class.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hey, thanks for watching MinuteEarth! We love that we’ve been able to share amazing stories about our planet with you for nearly two years, and we’re excited that you’re here with us. It takes a full team to make each of our videos, and also YOU. Because without your support, there would be no MinuteEarth.
It’s only because you watch and share our videos that the channel has been successful, and the monthly contributions that many of you make through Subbable – thank you! – have literally enabled us to pay for production and add two new members to our team. You wouldn’t believe how much time (and resources) animation takes.
We want to keep on making MinuteEarth for you, so we’ve started a Patreon campaign where you can pledge to support us for each new video we release. This will help us create even more videos and provide you with some cool perks and behind-the-scenes access! Patreon lets you decide how much you want to contribute per video, and you can set a monthly limit on your support.
If money is tight for you – please keep it! But if you have some to spare, please consider supporting us at Patreon.com/MinuteEarth.
Here’s a haiku:
Support through Patreon
Job security for us.
MinuteEarth for you.
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Let me know if you need any further modifications!
Planet – A large celestial body in space that orbits a star and does not produce its own light. – Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to support life.
Community – A group of different species living together in a particular area, interacting with each other and their environment. – The forest community includes trees, animals, and microorganisms that all depend on each other.
Support – To provide assistance or resources to help something succeed or function effectively. – Trees support many forms of life by providing oxygen and habitats.
Videos – Recorded visual media used to convey information or tell a story. – The science teacher showed videos about the water cycle to help students understand the process.
Content – The information or topics covered in a book, document, or other media. – The online course included content about renewable energy sources and their benefits.
Team – A group of people working together towards a common goal. – The environmental science team conducted research on local water quality.
Contributions – Efforts or resources provided by individuals or groups to help achieve a common goal. – The students’ contributions to the recycling project helped reduce waste at school.
Campaign – An organized effort to achieve a specific goal, often related to social or environmental issues. – The campaign to plant more trees in the city was a great success.
Animations – Moving images created from drawings, models, or computer graphics to illustrate concepts or tell stories. – The animations in the documentary showed how glaciers are melting due to climate change.
Journey – The act of traveling from one place to another, often used metaphorically to describe a process of learning or change. – The journey to understand climate change involves studying various scientific fields.
