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Students investigate global warming through initial discussion of recent findings of an 11-day lengthening of the growing season caused by warmer temperatures. They research and propose solutions for restricting greenhouse gases. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students explore the enhanced greenhouse effect and the effects of global warming. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to global warming through analysis of political/editorial cartoons dealing with the subject. They discuss the cartoon and what the feel it means and then discuss the mechanics of and the concerns about global warming. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the evidence that scientists have used to support the existence of global warming and the greenhouse effect. How the concepts have been developed and evaluated form the focus of this lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the adaptive capabilities of animals and the effects of global warming on polar regions. They analyze a map, answer true or false discussion questions, conduct research, complete a handout, and research the International Polar Year, 2007-2009. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss the effect of global warming on bodies of water after reading "An Icy Riddle as Big as Greenland" from The New York Times. Students work in groups to research topics related to global warming and Greenland's ecology more in depth. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the effects of global warming. They examine the differences between weather and climate. After viewing a video, students summarize information on climate change and drought. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students investigate global warming. They interpret and analyze graphic data and search for trends in weather forecasts. Students draw conclusions regarding global warming and defend their position. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and discuss short-term and longer-term global temperature data. They evaluate data from three sets of graphs and then participate in a structured whole class Socratic discussion on the possible causes of climate change. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the impact of global warming. They conduct Internet searches on various topics. Students compare and contrast Internet sources. They review and rate Internet sites. Full Review »

