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Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 5: The Impacts of Climate Change Unit PlanExplaining Climate Change: Lesson 5: The Impacts of Climate Change Unit Plan
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King's Centre for Visualization in Science
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9th - 10th
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Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 5: The Impacts of Climate Change

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This is the fifth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. Using scientific models, it takes a look at the effects of climate change on different parts of the earth. Five key ideas are explored: polar regions, coral reefs, extreme weather, Vector-Borne Disease, and scientific models. Includes comprehension questions, videos, and interactive tools for understanding the science of climate change.

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coral reefs, polar regions, biodiversity, climate change

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extreme weather, scientific models, vector-borne disease

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice

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