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Global Warming: Facts and Our Future ActivityGlobal Warming: Facts and Our Future Activity
Publisher
National Academy of Sciences
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
5 days
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Global Warming: Facts and Our Future

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  • Global Warming: Facts and Our Future
  • Earth Lab: Degrees of Change
  • WebQuest
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According to the United Nations, climate change affects every country on the planet. This research project encourages scholars to explore the factors that affect climate change from different perspectives: climate scientist, policy analyst, economist, energy expert, and urban planner. Groups then come together to learn what they can do and, put together a presentation for the United Nations with their recommendations.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

global warming, climate change, scientific research

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Show video clips of scientists presenting information on global warming at the UN

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity is designed for groups of five
  • Each pupil needs access to the Internet to complete the required research

Pros

  • Provides over 75 additional resources
  • Includes a rubric for easier grading
  • Allows for both individual and group work during the project

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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