An Inconvenient Truth

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?