Biodigester Film- Kinsey, Rachel, Emma, Grant,

Our video focuses on biodigesters. We start off by discussing how Costa Rica is seen as a pristine country but actually has problems with pollution and water quality. Biodigesters are a way to address this issue by taking in wastewater and cleaning it before returning it back to the environment. Biodigesters are also a low maintenance system and they produce biogas that can be used as a fuel. This educational video takes you through the steps of how the biodigester works highlighting economical and ecological benefits.

 

Anthropogenic Effects on Forest Park- Hannah, Cole, Maisha, Alden

Anthropogenic Effects on Forests Park is an edge of your seat thriller that points out the dangers of human exploitation of the forest. Follow Mr. Hammond as he takes the expert ecologists Dr. Sattler and Dr. Malcom on a tour of his zoo housing dangerous creatures that are manifestations of human destruction. You will learn just how detrimental we are to the environment, and just how dangerous the effects can be for us.

Leafcutter Ants: Cyra, Jessie, Jenna, Andreas, Callee

Leaf cutter ant colonies are composed of a caste system, where each ant has a specific role that they contribute.  This video describes the average lifecycle of a leaf cutter from the reproductive process to daily activities.  Leafcutter ants build their own habitat as well as cultivate their own food source.  While they almost completely sustain themselves, the colony would not thrive without each individual role, and more importantly, the Queen.