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Global Warming

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A series of independent learning activities teaches learners about global warming as it relates to economics and industrialization. The culminating project requires them to create a multimedia presentation identifying the problems, causes, and consequences of global warming and economic choice. There are activities that correlate global warming to math, science, social studies, and language arts. Great for homeschoolers or any other class setting!

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global warming, climate change

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climate change, global warming, social sciences, impact of industrialization, economy and environment, math
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11th
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Math
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