Climate Change: Expedition Kick-Off
The 8th grade science teachers are excited to kick-off the science side of our expedition.
Mission of the Expedition
Climate change is one of the most pressing problems facing us today. In ELA, you've already done some learning and thinking about what the world will look like if climate change continues. From wildfires to heat waves to sea level rise and more, the impact of human choices on the world we live in is only getting more extreme. The good news is that many people are working to create and implement solutions to slow climate change and decrease its effects. Their efforts can succeed with our help!
In this expedition, we'll explore this question: "The Earth is on FIRE! What are we going to do about it?"
We'll learn about the science behind both climate change and the solutions people are coming up with, and then create a public awareness campaign about one of those problems and solutions.
In this kickoff, you'll start to learn more about how human impact on the climate is changing life throughout the globe.
Part-1: Fire
Exhibit #1: Watch the video to learn about the fires that ravaged Australia in 2019 and 2020
Exhibit #2: Choose 1 of the articles below to read. Then fill out the corresponding section on your "Tour Guide."
Exhibit #3 - Photo Gallery of CA wildfires
Photo Gallery: California Wildfires (USA)
Exhibit #4 Amazon Fire Video
Exbibit #5 Wildfire Trends Articlea
Exhibit #6: Choose either the article or the video to learn about the link between Climate Change and Wildfires
THERE IS HOPE!!
Exhibit #7 How Climate Change Fuels Wildfires Infographic7
Part-2: Heat Waves
Exhibit #9 Watch This Video About Global Temperature Changes over 100+ years
Exhibit #10 Record Highs vs Lows
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Exhibit #11 Link Between Climate Change and Heatwaves
Exhibit #12 Global Temperature Graph
Exhibit #13 US Heatwave Video and Maps
Exhibit #14 How the Rest of the World Views Climate Chang
Exhibit #15 Megadrought and the US Article
THERE IS HOPE!!
Exhibit #16 Article - What Can We Do
Exhibit #17 Article - Water Conservation and Droughts
Part-3: Rising Sea Levels
Exhibit #18 Watch this video of what major cities would like if temperatures rose 2 and 4 degrees.
Exhibit #19 The Encore Casino design and fighting climate change
Exhibit #20 A Look at Thwaites Glacier
Exhibit #21 Link Between Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
Part-4: Climate Activists
Exhibit #22 Watch this video about the Sunrise Movement, a group of Climate Change activists.
Exhibit #23 Activists of Color Article
Exhibit #24 Youth Activists
Exhibit #25 New Awareness Strategies