Video – Can Greening Vacant Lots Affect Mental Health? (Episode 3)
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In this 3rd episode of Nature Health Benefits LIVE, we'll follow an experiment scientists conducted to see if greening vacant lots impacted the mental health of nearby residents.
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Michelle Kondo
My favorite science experiences have involved observing the positive things that can come from neighborhood greening. Greening can bring jobs to a community. In addition, learning about trees, participating in...View Profile -
Charles Branas
One of my favorite experiences as a scientist was a few years ago. A group of neighbors approached our study team—we thought they were going to complain about the noise...View Profile -
Eugenia South
My favorite science experience was working with an awesome team to study the impact of different urban greening treatments on health and safety, including trees, vacant lot greening, and community...View Profile
Standards addressed in this Video:
Social Studies Standards
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
- Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
- People, Places, and Environments
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Time, Continuity, and Change
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