Embedded Files
This interactive web-based exercise is designed to facilitate a deeper scientific and civic understanding and consideration of local and global climate change issues - and then to come up with creative, realistic ideas to help make a change!
Click Here to be redirected to the activity website to begin.
*You may carry out this activity using only the PDF linked to the right, but it is recommended that the website be used for the full interactive experience.
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Time: 30 - 90 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, ESS3.D, ETS1-2, MP.1, SL1, W2
Tracking Sheet Climate Change Big Problems - Big Ideas - Google Docs.pdf
What we are Learning?
What we are Learning?
Key climate science terminology
Localized, place-based information about climate change impacts
Systems thinking to deepen understanding of complex scientific and social issues
Understanding multi-faceted problems and how to develop effective solutions
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
Computer for each student or small groups to follow along with the interactive website.
Student Tracking Sheets (digital or printed)
Pen or pencil
Optional creative materials for poster/presentation:
markers/colored pencils
poster board/ presentation board
glue/scissors/ tape
printed labels/images/maps
How is it done?
How is it done?
This exercise is best carried out via the interactive website! An introduction & directions are provided there. *The printable tracking sheet is used to follow progress through the web-based activity and record information as students move through the site towards developing their own solutions.
For a simplified, paper-based version, this activity can be carried out as a group discussion following the attached PDF tracking sheet only.
What to Expect?
What to Expect?
An engaging activity for students to carry out individually or as a small group project
Thorough scientific background information provided
Place-based, localized information
Deep consideration of these complex issues and their wide-ranging impacts
An opportunity to problem-solve, think creatively, and feel empowered to be part of the solution!
Various opportunities for extensions and follow-up activities
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse