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Impacts of Climate Change

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Scholars become experts on the eight major impacts of climate change through a jigsaw and grand conversation. They then research and present what they learned about effects specific to their region.    

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
ecology, footprints, ecological footprints, human impact on the environment, the environment, global environment, natural resources, environmental hazards, climate change, greenhouse gases, the greenhouse effect
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Invite a representative of a local charity to speak to the class about their organization and the importance of staying involved 
  • Review the lesson's reading level to confirm its appropriateness and divide learners into groups that best support their comprehension  
  • Encourage pupils to continue to support a local charity after the lesson is over, touch base with the class at a later time to spark interest
Classroom Considerations
  • Third resource in a series of four with a focus on climate change 
  • Makes reference to an activity conducted in a previous unit
Pros
  • Offers detailed lesson directions with suggested talking points 
  • Encourages local community involvement
Cons
  • None