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1. Climate
Change
Mystery

2. Why does John still go to
school in the car rather
than cycle?

3. Use these questions to help arrange your cards
and come to an answer:
• Why would cycling be a good idea for John?
• What are the disadvantages of taking the car?
• What are the disadvantages of cycling and
advantages of taking the car?
• Is there anything about the car journey that
makes it better for the environment than it
could have been?

4. Write up your answer to
‘Why does John still go to school in the car rather
than cycle?
• Why would cycling be a good idea for John?
• What are the disadvantages of taking the car?
• What are the disadvantages of cycling and advantages of
taking the car?
• Is there anything about the car journey that makes it better
for the environment than it could have been?
Use sub questions as a guide and make at least
two points for each question.

5. How can we change his mind?
• What could....
• The School
• The Council
• His Friends
• His mum
• We.... do to help change his mind?
• The school has already taught him about global
warming and is doing another to help him cycle and
stop global warming. Did you notice what?
• Are there any other options he hasn’t considered?
• Is it better to use incentives or deterrents?

6. In your groups
• Choose one of the things stopping John from
cycling to school.
• Think of a solution which would help change
his and other people’s mind.
• Be prepared to present your idea to the class.

7. In your groups
• Choose one of the things stopping John from
cycling to school.
• Think of a solution which would help change
his and other people’s mind.
• Be prepared to present your idea to the class.