This document provides an overview of a blended learning program on global climate change for high school students. It includes an introduction to climate change causes and impacts, objectives aligned with national and state science standards, signs of climate change in different areas, additional online resources for students, and assessments for students to evaluate and share their understanding. The program aims to educate students on the science and impacts of climate change through online content, videos, discussions, and data analysis activities.
This lesson plan aims to teach 4th grade students about climate change, the greenhouse effect, their carbon footprint, and actions they can take to reduce it. The plan is structured in 7 sections over 1-2 hours covering topics such as the causes and impacts of climate change, the greenhouse effect, human contributions including burning fossil fuels, and individual actions. It includes a PowerPoint presentation and downloadable images to illustrate concepts like rising global temperatures and melting glaciers based on scientific reports.
The Physical Science Basis and Special report on Global Warming of 1.5ºCipcc-media
The document discusses the physical science basis of climate change. It summarizes the IPCC's assessments of climate change science over time, from the first report in 1990 to the most recent in 2013. It notes that the IPCC assessments are rigorous, robust, transparent, and comprehensive evaluations of the large body of scientific literature and evidence regarding climate change processes and human influence on the climate system.
The document discusses a science lesson about fossil fuels and climate change. The lesson objectives are to describe the connection between burning fossil fuels and climate change, and to describe the main effects of climate change through global warming. Key concepts that will be discussed include greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, and the effects of increased CO2 in the atmosphere since the industrial revolution.
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This lesson plan aims to teach students about global warming over the course of four to five class periods. Students will form definitions of the greenhouse effect, discuss perspectives on global warming, analyze diagrams and resources, hypothesize effects of warming, research primary sources, compare viewpoints in a Venn diagram, take a position and support it with evidence, and create a final project expressing their view. Activities include class discussions, brainstorming, research, and a persuasive writing assignment. The goal is for students to understand the science and debate around this issue.
This document provides an overview of climate change and links to various resources on the topic, including:
- Summaries of the 5th Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the impacts, adaptation, vulnerabilities and mitigation of climate change.
- Links to the IPCC website and presentations on their reports which assess the scientific basis of climate change.
- Resources on the composition of the atmosphere, greenhouse gas emissions, and historical global temperature changes that can be explained by human and natural factors.
- Examples of observed impacts from climate change in New York City like increased flooding and effects on infrastructure from Hurricane Sandy.
- Principles of precaution in relation to climate policy and the
This document provides an overview of the course requirements for SCI 209 Oceanography. It outlines 5 weekly assignments that involve researching ocean concepts using NOAA resources and developing PowerPoint presentations and papers on topics like ocean floor formation, seawater properties, ocean pollution, and energy flow in marine ecosystems. Students are asked to explore NOAA ocean missions and analyze related topics like the impacts of pollution or how organisms adapt to their environments.
Dillon was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 5th. He enjoys physical education at school because it allows him to play games. In his free time, Dillon likes visiting his aunt in Dallas with his family. His future career aspiration is to join the air force so that he can fly jets.
This lesson plan aims to teach 4th grade students about climate change, the greenhouse effect, their carbon footprint, and actions they can take to reduce it. The plan is structured in 7 sections over 1-2 hours covering topics such as the causes and impacts of climate change, the greenhouse effect, human contributions including burning fossil fuels, and individual actions. It includes a PowerPoint presentation and downloadable images to illustrate concepts like rising global temperatures and melting glaciers based on scientific reports.
The Physical Science Basis and Special report on Global Warming of 1.5ºCipcc-media
The document discusses the physical science basis of climate change. It summarizes the IPCC's assessments of climate change science over time, from the first report in 1990 to the most recent in 2013. It notes that the IPCC assessments are rigorous, robust, transparent, and comprehensive evaluations of the large body of scientific literature and evidence regarding climate change processes and human influence on the climate system.
The document discusses a science lesson about fossil fuels and climate change. The lesson objectives are to describe the connection between burning fossil fuels and climate change, and to describe the main effects of climate change through global warming. Key concepts that will be discussed include greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, and the effects of increased CO2 in the atmosphere since the industrial revolution.
Global warming lesson plan greek suggestionalexmath
This lesson plan aims to teach students about global warming over the course of four to five class periods. Students will form definitions of the greenhouse effect, discuss perspectives on global warming, analyze diagrams and resources, hypothesize effects of warming, research primary sources, compare viewpoints in a Venn diagram, take a position and support it with evidence, and create a final project expressing their view. Activities include class discussions, brainstorming, research, and a persuasive writing assignment. The goal is for students to understand the science and debate around this issue.
This document provides an overview of climate change and links to various resources on the topic, including:
- Summaries of the 5th Assessment Report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the impacts, adaptation, vulnerabilities and mitigation of climate change.
- Links to the IPCC website and presentations on their reports which assess the scientific basis of climate change.
- Resources on the composition of the atmosphere, greenhouse gas emissions, and historical global temperature changes that can be explained by human and natural factors.
- Examples of observed impacts from climate change in New York City like increased flooding and effects on infrastructure from Hurricane Sandy.
- Principles of precaution in relation to climate policy and the
This document provides an overview of the course requirements for SCI 209 Oceanography. It outlines 5 weekly assignments that involve researching ocean concepts using NOAA resources and developing PowerPoint presentations and papers on topics like ocean floor formation, seawater properties, ocean pollution, and energy flow in marine ecosystems. Students are asked to explore NOAA ocean missions and analyze related topics like the impacts of pollution or how organisms adapt to their environments.
Dillon was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 5th. He enjoys physical education at school because it allows him to play games. In his free time, Dillon likes visiting his aunt in Dallas with his family. His future career aspiration is to join the air force so that he can fly jets.
El documento presenta información sobre varios temas incluyendo conceptos, fundadores y empresas. Entre ellos se encuentran Muhammad Yunus, fundador de los microcréditos y el Banco Grameen; Juan Collado y su empresa maderera Tapebicua; y la empresa de robótica Robot Group.
The document discusses the growing threat of mobile botnets and their potential to infect smartphones on a massive scale. It outlines how existing Android and Symbian botnets have infected over a million devices and describes how future mobile botnets could utilize SMS and other infection methods. The presentation warns that smartphones could become "mini ISPs" if security measures are not improved to prevent botnets from using the devices to broadcast malware. It concludes by emphasizing the need for manufacturers, researchers, and organizations to collaborate on addressing this emerging threat.
Jagdeep Singh has over 8.5 years of experience in SAP SD implementations, support, and auditing. He currently works as a senior SAP SD consultant for Ernst & Young where he leads projects, guides teams, and tests controls. Previously, he has worked on SAP SD projects for clients in various industries like retail, automotive, and manufacturing. He has a strong understanding of sales processes and configuration skills.
The document discusses the proper uses of the words "like" and "as" in English. It explains that "like" is used as a preposition followed by a noun, while "as" is a conjunction used before a clause with a verb. Some common phrases with "as" are also outlined, such as "as you know". The document provides examples of when to use each word and cautions that "like" and "as" can change the meaning in similar sentences. Exercises are included to reinforce the differences between "like" and "as".
(1) Este documento contém instruções de uso e manutenção de uma placa de cocção a gás. (2) Inclui informações sobre os queimadores, segurança, limpeza e resolução de problemas. (3) Também fornece detalhes sobre acessórios como woks e parrillas.
This document discusses point-of-sale (POS) malware and credit card transaction security. It begins by explaining how POS terminals and the credit card transaction ecosystem work. It then introduces POS malware, noting how early breaches captured card data during transmission but modern malware extracts it from RAM. The document outlines the evolution of POS malware from 2011-2015 and common infection methods. It provides a case study on the BlackPOS malware and discusses new technologies like EMV chips, NFC payments, and their impacts on security.
The document discusses sensory branding strategies used by various brands in the condom and paint categories. For condoms, Durex uses taste, touch, sight, and smell through flavored condoms, different textures, visual cues in advertising, and scented packaging. Kamasutra focuses mainly on sight and taste through sensual images and limited flavors. The document recommends Kamasutra expand use of other senses. For paints, Dulux leverages sight through color visualizers and public art, touch through velvet paint lines, and sound with their jingle. Asian Paints relies more on storytelling while Dulux engages multiple senses. The document recommends Asian Paints develop a signature tune and show customers texture in showrooms
Este documento presenta la información de un centro de formación (CENPROEX) en Extremadura. Resume sus infraestructuras, objetivos de calidad, apoyo social, acreditaciones, asociaciones a las que pertenece, convenios de colaboración e historial de acciones formativas impartidas para organismos públicos, ayuntamientos y asociaciones municipales.
This document outlines a student activity to investigate global warming. Students will be split into groups that research what causes global warming, document its local consequences through photos/videos, and design a poster with solutions. They will create a PowerPoint on causes, a Flickr page showing local impacts, and a Glogster poster with solutions. The activity aims to educate students on this important issue and steps that can be taken to address it.
This document discusses carbon footprints and climate change. It begins by asking what a carbon footprint is and providing basic definitions of climate and weather. It then discusses how human activities like burning fossil fuels are releasing greenhouse gases and warming the planet. Specifically, it notes that burning fossil fuels releases carbon that was previously stored underground. It ends by noting that non-renewable energy sources like coal and oil make up 63% of our current energy supply and provides a link to a household carbon footprint calculator.
The document discusses the key impacts of climate change according to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It notes that the atmosphere and oceans have warmed, snow and ice have diminished, and sea levels have risen. If no action is taken, this will lead to more extreme droughts, floods, and the collapse of ice sheets flooding coastal cities. However, it also discusses opportunities to address climate change through renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. The negative consequences discussed include changes to oceans, forests, droughts, species migration and loss.
1. The document discusses the importance of oceans in providing climate information and the need to expand global ocean observing systems to improve understanding of climate change.
2. It highlights U.S. efforts to support developing an integrated global observing system, including commitments to assist other countries and fund ocean monitoring technologies like ARGO buoys.
3. The author argues that a comprehensive, sustained global observing system is necessary to generate reliable climate data and forecasts that can inform science-based policies around the world.
The document discusses the key factors that control Earth's climate system. It explains that Earth's climate is determined by the planet's energy balance between the sunlight that enters the system and the heat that radiates back out to space. Several factors influence this energy balance, including the amount of incoming solar radiation (insolation), albedo of the Earth's surface, greenhouse gases, and feedback mechanisms like the ice-albedo effect. Positive feedback loops can potentially lead to runaway climate change, while negative feedbacks help stabilize the climate system.
This document contains information about the SCI 209 Entire Course including documents for each week covering topics like oceanography, plate tectonics, seawater properties, and marine pollution. It provides links to course materials and assignments, including discussion questions, papers, and presentations on these topics. Students are instructed to review material on NOAA ocean exploration missions and relate them to issues like marine pollution for a group assignment.
The document describes a scenario where a team of 4 scientists are transported 101 years into the future to the year 2110 to study the effects of global warming. Their mission is to investigate how global warming has impacted the Earth and report back to "Central Command" with recommendations for actions that can be taken today to protect future inhabitants from the consequences of climate change. Each scientist is assigned a different role - climate scientist, policy analyst, economist, energy expert, or urban planner - to research the issues from various perspectives.
The document describes a scenario where a team of four scientists are transported 101 years into the future to the year 2110 to study the effects of global warming. Their mission is to investigate how global warming has impacted the Earth and report back to "Central Command" with recommendations for actions that can be taken today to protect future inhabitants from the consequences of climate change. Each scientist is assigned a different role - as a climate scientist, policy analyst, economist, energy expert, or urban planner - to research the issues from various perspectives.
The document discusses teaching Earth and space science at the elementary level. It lists the main topics covered in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, including ecology, geology, weather, and space. For ecology, it focuses on resources, soil/rock cycles, and water/carbon/nitrogen cycles. It provides examples of TEKS standards and discusses effective strategies for teaching topics like soil formation, rock cycles, and natural resources through experiments, models and videos.
This document provides instructions for students to create a board game about global warming. It outlines the process which includes students researching specific topics as climatologists, hydrologists, zoologists and botanists. They then share their findings and incorporate what they've learned to create a board game that answers key questions about global warming and encourages awareness of the issue. The game must include rules, questions and creative design elements and integrate each student's research for a final collaborative project.
The 2016 die-off of coral on the Great Barrier Reef was the largest ever recorded. Higher-than-normal sea temperatures caused corals to expel the algae they rely on for survival, turning the reefs white. If temperatures remain high, the corals typically die within months. This event demonstrates how climate change is negatively impacting fragile ecosystems through rising ocean temperatures.
El documento presenta información sobre varios temas incluyendo conceptos, fundadores y empresas. Entre ellos se encuentran Muhammad Yunus, fundador de los microcréditos y el Banco Grameen; Juan Collado y su empresa maderera Tapebicua; y la empresa de robótica Robot Group.
The document discusses the growing threat of mobile botnets and their potential to infect smartphones on a massive scale. It outlines how existing Android and Symbian botnets have infected over a million devices and describes how future mobile botnets could utilize SMS and other infection methods. The presentation warns that smartphones could become "mini ISPs" if security measures are not improved to prevent botnets from using the devices to broadcast malware. It concludes by emphasizing the need for manufacturers, researchers, and organizations to collaborate on addressing this emerging threat.
Jagdeep Singh has over 8.5 years of experience in SAP SD implementations, support, and auditing. He currently works as a senior SAP SD consultant for Ernst & Young where he leads projects, guides teams, and tests controls. Previously, he has worked on SAP SD projects for clients in various industries like retail, automotive, and manufacturing. He has a strong understanding of sales processes and configuration skills.
The document discusses the proper uses of the words "like" and "as" in English. It explains that "like" is used as a preposition followed by a noun, while "as" is a conjunction used before a clause with a verb. Some common phrases with "as" are also outlined, such as "as you know". The document provides examples of when to use each word and cautions that "like" and "as" can change the meaning in similar sentences. Exercises are included to reinforce the differences between "like" and "as".
(1) Este documento contém instruções de uso e manutenção de uma placa de cocção a gás. (2) Inclui informações sobre os queimadores, segurança, limpeza e resolução de problemas. (3) Também fornece detalhes sobre acessórios como woks e parrillas.
This document discusses point-of-sale (POS) malware and credit card transaction security. It begins by explaining how POS terminals and the credit card transaction ecosystem work. It then introduces POS malware, noting how early breaches captured card data during transmission but modern malware extracts it from RAM. The document outlines the evolution of POS malware from 2011-2015 and common infection methods. It provides a case study on the BlackPOS malware and discusses new technologies like EMV chips, NFC payments, and their impacts on security.
The document discusses sensory branding strategies used by various brands in the condom and paint categories. For condoms, Durex uses taste, touch, sight, and smell through flavored condoms, different textures, visual cues in advertising, and scented packaging. Kamasutra focuses mainly on sight and taste through sensual images and limited flavors. The document recommends Kamasutra expand use of other senses. For paints, Dulux leverages sight through color visualizers and public art, touch through velvet paint lines, and sound with their jingle. Asian Paints relies more on storytelling while Dulux engages multiple senses. The document recommends Asian Paints develop a signature tune and show customers texture in showrooms
Este documento presenta la información de un centro de formación (CENPROEX) en Extremadura. Resume sus infraestructuras, objetivos de calidad, apoyo social, acreditaciones, asociaciones a las que pertenece, convenios de colaboración e historial de acciones formativas impartidas para organismos públicos, ayuntamientos y asociaciones municipales.
This document outlines a student activity to investigate global warming. Students will be split into groups that research what causes global warming, document its local consequences through photos/videos, and design a poster with solutions. They will create a PowerPoint on causes, a Flickr page showing local impacts, and a Glogster poster with solutions. The activity aims to educate students on this important issue and steps that can be taken to address it.
This document discusses carbon footprints and climate change. It begins by asking what a carbon footprint is and providing basic definitions of climate and weather. It then discusses how human activities like burning fossil fuels are releasing greenhouse gases and warming the planet. Specifically, it notes that burning fossil fuels releases carbon that was previously stored underground. It ends by noting that non-renewable energy sources like coal and oil make up 63% of our current energy supply and provides a link to a household carbon footprint calculator.
The document discusses the key impacts of climate change according to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It notes that the atmosphere and oceans have warmed, snow and ice have diminished, and sea levels have risen. If no action is taken, this will lead to more extreme droughts, floods, and the collapse of ice sheets flooding coastal cities. However, it also discusses opportunities to address climate change through renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. The negative consequences discussed include changes to oceans, forests, droughts, species migration and loss.
1. The document discusses the importance of oceans in providing climate information and the need to expand global ocean observing systems to improve understanding of climate change.
2. It highlights U.S. efforts to support developing an integrated global observing system, including commitments to assist other countries and fund ocean monitoring technologies like ARGO buoys.
3. The author argues that a comprehensive, sustained global observing system is necessary to generate reliable climate data and forecasts that can inform science-based policies around the world.
The document discusses the key factors that control Earth's climate system. It explains that Earth's climate is determined by the planet's energy balance between the sunlight that enters the system and the heat that radiates back out to space. Several factors influence this energy balance, including the amount of incoming solar radiation (insolation), albedo of the Earth's surface, greenhouse gases, and feedback mechanisms like the ice-albedo effect. Positive feedback loops can potentially lead to runaway climate change, while negative feedbacks help stabilize the climate system.
This document contains information about the SCI 209 Entire Course including documents for each week covering topics like oceanography, plate tectonics, seawater properties, and marine pollution. It provides links to course materials and assignments, including discussion questions, papers, and presentations on these topics. Students are instructed to review material on NOAA ocean exploration missions and relate them to issues like marine pollution for a group assignment.
The document describes a scenario where a team of 4 scientists are transported 101 years into the future to the year 2110 to study the effects of global warming. Their mission is to investigate how global warming has impacted the Earth and report back to "Central Command" with recommendations for actions that can be taken today to protect future inhabitants from the consequences of climate change. Each scientist is assigned a different role - climate scientist, policy analyst, economist, energy expert, or urban planner - to research the issues from various perspectives.
The document describes a scenario where a team of four scientists are transported 101 years into the future to the year 2110 to study the effects of global warming. Their mission is to investigate how global warming has impacted the Earth and report back to "Central Command" with recommendations for actions that can be taken today to protect future inhabitants from the consequences of climate change. Each scientist is assigned a different role - as a climate scientist, policy analyst, economist, energy expert, or urban planner - to research the issues from various perspectives.
The document discusses teaching Earth and space science at the elementary level. It lists the main topics covered in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, including ecology, geology, weather, and space. For ecology, it focuses on resources, soil/rock cycles, and water/carbon/nitrogen cycles. It provides examples of TEKS standards and discusses effective strategies for teaching topics like soil formation, rock cycles, and natural resources through experiments, models and videos.
This document provides instructions for students to create a board game about global warming. It outlines the process which includes students researching specific topics as climatologists, hydrologists, zoologists and botanists. They then share their findings and incorporate what they've learned to create a board game that answers key questions about global warming and encourages awareness of the issue. The game must include rules, questions and creative design elements and integrate each student's research for a final collaborative project.
The 2016 die-off of coral on the Great Barrier Reef was the largest ever recorded. Higher-than-normal sea temperatures caused corals to expel the algae they rely on for survival, turning the reefs white. If temperatures remain high, the corals typically die within months. This event demonstrates how climate change is negatively impacting fragile ecosystems through rising ocean temperatures.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on global warming that discusses its causes, effects, and debates around the issue. It includes discussion questions to engage students on topics like the greenhouse effect, impacts of rising sea levels, and potential solutions to reduce carbon emissions. While there is debate around the issue, most scientists believe global warming is caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels, which increase carbon dioxide levels and have serious effects on oceans and polar regions.
The document introduces the new officers of the 2014-15 DEG Executive Committee, including Jeffrey G. Paine as President. It then provides a biography of the new Vice President, Dirk A. Nieuwland, who has decades of experience in geomechanics and as a consultant, focusing currently on geomechanical issues related to gas storage. The rest of the document discusses upcoming issues of the newsletter and invites submissions.
The document is a science project submitted by Tanmay Sanjay Gaikwad for his 7th grade science day. The project discusses steps that can be taken to reduce global warming. It provides an overview of global warming, defining it as the long-term heating of Earth's climate system due to human activities like burning fossil fuels. It then outlines some key steps, including throwing plastic bottles and garbage in the bin, using paper bags, growing trees, and using public transport or bicycles to reduce pollution and prevent global warming. The conclusion states that global warming will significantly impact the climate if costs and damages are not mitigated by implementing solutions now.
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This lesson teaches students about global warming and its effects through extreme weather events. Students will watch a video called "What's the Deal with Carbon?" to understand carbon's role in global warming and how to protect the Earth. They will then complete an activity. Students who finished a book creation project will submit it for review before the video, while others will finish the book first.
The 14th Summer Environmental Health Sciences Institute took place in Houston, TX the week of 7/14/2014. This workshop on climate change, comes from educational designers from the National Center for Atmospheric Research. While you may not have been able to join us, you can still review content and download all the activities at our website: https://scied.ucar.edu/events/clone-climate-change-connections-2014
The documents summarize bell ringer assignments from an Earth and Environmental Science class. The assignments covered topics like the chemical formula of water, phases of matter, cloud formation, and mountain weather patterns. Students were asked to define terms, describe diagrams, write paragraphs summarizing concepts, and identify types of cloud images. The documents provide examples of daily warm-up questions, responses, and brief lectures on various environmental science topics.
This document outlines a lab experiment to investigate the differences in freezing rates between salt water and fresh water. The goals are to observe and take temperature measurements as each type of water cools and freezes. Students will compare the freezing temperatures and hypothesize why salt water freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water. The lab will integrate concepts around states of matter, ocean salinity, saturation, and climatology. Equipment needed includes a temperature probe to collect data during the experiment.
The document discusses several key points about global warming:
1) Global warming is caused by increased greenhouse gases trapping heat in the atmosphere like glass in a greenhouse. This has led to rising global temperatures and impacts that are already being felt.
2) Impacts of global warming include melting ice caps and glaciers, rising sea levels, changes in weather patterns, and effects on plants and animals like coral bleaching and penguin population declines.
3) Individuals can help address global warming by calculating their carbon footprint, reducing energy use, supporting renewable energy and policies that encourage energy efficiency and carbon neutrality. Reducing greenhouse gases is important to mitigate further global temperature increases and impacts of climate change.
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1. Table of Contents
1. HOMEPAGE
2. INTRODUCTION
3. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
4. OBJECTIVES/ STANDARDS
5. SIGNS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
6. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE
7. EVALUATION AND SHARING
P H O T O C R E D I T : W W W . C L I P A R T . C O M
H T T P : / / W W W . E P A . G O V / C L I M A T E S T U D E N T S . H T M L
C L I M AT E C H A N G E I S H A P P E N I N G , H U M A N S A R E C AU S I N G I T, A N D I T H I N K T H I S I S P E R H A P S T H E
M O S T S E R I O U S E N V I R O N M E N TA L I S S U E FAC I N G U S . - - - - - - - - - B I L L N Y E
EARTH SCIENCE UNIT
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
G R ADE LE VELS 9 - 1 2
(B LENDED LE ARNING P ROGRAM)
2. INTRODUCTION
The Earth's climate is
changing, and
people's activities are
the main cause.
The Earth is getting
warmer because
people are adding
heat-trapping gases to
the atmosphere,
mainly by burning
fossil fuels.
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3. Why is the Study of Climate Change
Important?
CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTS YOU, YOUR
COMMUNITY, THE WORLD'S POPULATION,
AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
SOME OF THESE IMPACTS, LIKE
STRONGER HURRICANES AND SEVERE
HEAT WAVES, ARE LIFE THREATENING.
SUPER HURRICANE SANDY IS AN
EXAMPLE.
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4. SUBJECT: Standards/ Objectives:
National Science Education Standards
(NSES)
Standard A: Science as Inquiry
Standard D: Earth and Space Science
Nevada Standards
High School Earth Science –E12.A 1to 5
E.12.A.1 Students know the Sun is the major source of Earth’s energy, and
provides the energy driving Earth’s weather and climate. E/S
E.12.A.2 Students know the composition of Earth’s atmosphere has changed
in the past and is changing today. I/S
E.12.A.3 Students understand the role of the atmosphere in Earth’s
greenhouse effect. E/S
E.12.A.4 Students know convection and radiation play important roles in
moving heat energy in the Earth system. E/S
E.12.A.5 Students know Earth’s rotation affects winds and ocean currents.
I/S
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5. The signs of global climate change
are all around us. Climate change
touches on several areas:
Health
Agriculture
Energy
Water Supplies
Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems
Coastal Areas
Recreation
Learn more by clicking on the link below:
http://www.epa.gov/climatestudents/impacts/signs/index.ht
ml
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The Signs:
6. These gases are called
greenhouse gases. As
more gases are
trapped in the
atmosphere the
warmer it gets here in
the Earth. The
increase in warmth is
causing the melting of
glaciers.
GREENHOUSE GASES
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Global Climate Change
7. SEE THE IMPACTS
Rain patterns are changing and sea level is
rising. As global temperatures continue to rise,
we'll see more changes in our climate and our
environment.
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8. SEE THE IMPACTS
Scorching summers...
Stronger storms...
More flooding - -
Less rain can mean less
water for some places,
while too much rain can
cause terrible flooding.
More hot days can dry up
crops and make people
and animals sick.
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9. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES :
NASA RESOURCE
Find five facts new to you
http://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/weather-and-
climate/
Quiz Challenge
Can you answer these questions.
http://climate.nasa.gov/interactives/quizzes
Assessment for this unit:
Tests to be completed by December 19, 2012
www.edmodo.com
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10. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT - Now it’s your turn
A) Review Glossary for Climate Change.
Complete the ASSESSMENT QUIZ and submit to the ASSIGNMENT
FOLDER http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/glossary.html
Source: Environmental Protection Agency (Click on the link.)
B) Watch the Video titled “Climate Change Basics.”
Reflect on five new facts you have learned? Post a JOURNAL ENTRY on
your reflections
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScX29WBJI3w&feature=player_detailpa
ge
Source: USEPA.gov (Click on the link.)
C) Video - Global Warming: A Way Forward: Facing Climate Change
What in your opinion would the most effective way forward?
Post your comments to the DISCUSSION BOARD. Review and comment on
at least two of your classmates.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/environment/global-warming-
environment/way-forward-climate/Source: National Geographic
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11. EARTH SCIENCE
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THE MATH BEHIND CLIMATE CHANGE
Concept – Data Analysis
CC (Western Regional Climate Center)
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/lcd.html
Prepare a table and record data for five cities
in five different states shown on the map
- Record Highest temperature for the year
- Record Lowest temperature for the year
- Maximum precipitation for the given year
(You may use MS Word/ Excel, Google table)
POST TO THE ASSIGNMENT FOLDER
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ACTIVITY/ What You Can Do
Be a Part of the Solution!
Can you help stop global climate change?
Yes, especially when the simple steps you,
your friends, and your family take are
multiplied by millions of people all over the
world. Prepare a presentation to share with
your school community.
Use any of the Web 2.0 tools you are
familiar with to create your presentation:
13. Your presentation should include the
following information:
1. Why knowledge of what causes global
climate change is important to all people.
2. How people can help stop global
climate change
Upload your link to the discussion
board.
Resource:
http://www.epa.gov/climatestudents/solutions/actions/index.html
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
14.
15. Glaciers are either one of two types: a
continental glacier, also called an
ice sheet, such as those that occur
on Antarctica, or an alpine or valley
glacier found in mountain valleys.
The photographs in this activity are
all alpine glaciers from Alaska,
17. GLACIER INVESTIGATION
Try to pair the before and after photos for each
glacier.
Was it difficult to recognize them after all of
those years?
Why do you think the glaciers have changed so
drastically?
Use this grid to pair up the photos
Glacier: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Before Year
After Year
18. DISCUSSION 1
Video - Global Warming: A Way Forward:
Facing Climate Change
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/environment/global-warming-
environment/way-forward-climate/
Source: National Geographic
In my opinion the most effective way forward would
be to - - - - -
Navigate to the discussion board and make your original
post by Sunday, May 20 and respond to at least two
other students by Wednesday, May 23. Remember to be
respectful in your responses to others.
DISCUSSION FORUM
19. Discussion 2
Climate Change Climate change, accepted by most
scientists as a combination of natural and anthropogenic
factors, has far-reaching implications for ecological
systems, human practices, and economic development.
What role can or should international and national policies
play in mitigating climate change? What is the trade-off
between economic development and ecological stability?
Navigate to the discussion board and make your original
post by Sunday, May 27 and respond to at least two
other students by Wednesday, May 30. Remember to be
respectful in your responses to others.
DISCUSSION FORUM
20. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/climatestudents.html
NASA Climate Kids
http://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/weather-and-climate/
http://climate.nasa.gov/interactives/quizzes
National Geographic
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/environment/global-
warming-environment/way-forward-climat
Western Regional Climate Center
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/lcd.html
YouTube Climate Change Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScX29WBJI3w&feature=player
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