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This slide presentation (27 slides) introduces and outlines the basics of local climate change impacts. It is a helpful background resource to compliment other lessons & activities on this topic, particularly when focusing on how this critical issue impacts our region.
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, ESS3.D, MP.3, SL1, W2
What are we learning?
What are we learning?
The history of the climate change in the Hudson Valley. How the environment has changed over the course of the past 100 years.
The impact of climate change on sea levels, natural resources, and health.
Students will form opinions on the impact of this on their everyday lives.
Here's what to do
Here's what to do
Introduce the students to the topic of climate change and what it is.
After going through the slides have students read the writing prompt about what impact they think has been the most detrimental to their lives.
Feel free to have students share their thoughts and ideas with the class.
What to expect
What to expect
Using the information learned, students will be able to identify impacts climate change has had in their own lives.
Students will form opinions on the impact it has had on their own lives.
Impacts of Climate Change Note Catcher.pdfImpacts of Climate Change Writing Prompt.pdf
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