An Inconvenient Truth
What's going on with the weather?
Key Concept: Change
Related Concepts: Conditions, Consequence & Evidence
Global Context: Globalisation & Sustainability
Statement of Inquiry: The Earth's climate is being influenced by the results of mankind's increasing dependence on energy.
Content summary:
- What is weather?
- How does energy production cause pollution?
- What is the difference between the hole in the ozone layer and global warming?
- Can we undo the damage?
Subject Objectives:
A. Knowledge & understanding
D. reflecting on the impact(s) of science
AtL: Research skills
Summative Assessment Task: Data Evaluation - are we to blame for the increase in global temperatures and what can we do to reduce them?