You will explore how the climate and environmental conditions in Acapulco have changed over the past 100 years. Your main goal is to understand these changes and think about what they mean for the future of Acapulco’s environment, economy, and community. You will research reliable information, organize your findings, and explain the possible future impacts of climate change and environmental challenges.

In this project, you will research the history of Acapulco’s climate and environment and focus on the future. 

Using articles, data, and videos, you will find out how climate change and human activity have affected Acapulco and what experts predict will happen next. 

Then, you will create a report, a podcast or a documentary that explains these future challenges and suggests ideas for protecting Acapulco’s environment and people. 

Your work will show your understanding of the topic, the use English language , the vocabulary related to climate and environment you have learned.

For Spanish speakers, it is difficult to understand the difference between these 2 words, because for us, they are the same. But in English they are 2 different concepts.

Let's discover the differences.

What is the usual temperature in Acapulco? (hot, warm, mild, etc.) How much rain does Acapulco get each year? When is the rainy season? What kind of weather events happen often? (hurricanes, storms, dry seasons). 

1. Research the answers to these questions, download this table to your device, write what you find and send the table to your teacher's email ( joyce@montessorichildren.edu.mx )

2. Go to World weather and take notes on your NB of the weather for the last 7 days. (high and low temperatures, rainfall).

3. You will make a short video describing the weather for the past week. For that, you will need to write a descriptive paragraph of the weather conditions. Make sure you use the vocabulary words you have learned. This is your diologue for the video, so be very descriptive.

4. Film your video, feel free to be creative, you can add text, images and music, but remember that it is important that your voice is heard clearly.

5. Share the video with your teacher through Tik Tok.

6. Have you discover the difference between weather and climate? on your notebook, write your definition for both concepts and turn it in to your teacher for grading.

Today you will discover and learn about our city's geographical features, ecosystems and the environmental changes that have happened in the last century.

Here is a list of webpages to search for the information, but feel free to use any other:

1. Encyclopedia Britannica – Acapulco
   https://www.britannica.com/place/Acapulco

   • General info on Acapulco’s geography, history, and environment.

2. NASA Earth Observatory – Environmental Changes
   https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ (Search “Acapulco”)

   • Satellite images and articles on environmental changes over time.

3. Global Forest Watch – Mexico Deforestation Data
   https://www.globalforestwatch.org/dashboards/country/MEX

   • Interactive data on forest cover changes near Acapulco.

4. Acapulco's rise in sea level 

Use this guide to complete your research, write your notes on your notebook:

Geography of Acapulco

• Where is Acapulco located? (Country, region, coast or inland)

• What are some important natural features near Acapulco? (Beaches, mountains, forests, etc.)

• Describe the climate zone of Acapulco.

Ecosystems Around Acapulco

• What types of ecosystems or natural habitats are found near Acapulco?

• Are there any protected areas or important wildlife?

Environmental Changes in the Past Century

• What major changes have happened to Acapulco’s environment in the last 100 years? (Examples: deforestation, urban growth, pollution)

• How have these changes affected the local ecosystems or communities?

Historical Climate Data

• What trends are shown in Acapulco’s temperature and rainfall over time?

• Have extreme weather events (like hurricanes) increased or changed?

Summary – What Have You Learned?

Write 2–3 sentences explaining how Acapulco’s geography and environment have changed over the past century.

Turn in your NB for grading.

This is a great moment to use the help of AI.

Once you have chosen the product you would like to work on, use artificial intelligence to give you a plan, guide or outline of what you have to do to accomplish your task successfully.

You can also ask for an outline or a timeline to keep thing going in time to turn everything in appropriately.

Here is a suggested prompt you can modify according to your needs:

" I am a student working on a project in for my high school ESL class, we are doing a (blog report, video podcast, documentary) on the subject of "Climate and Environmental Changes in Acapulco and  Future Implications".

Add this plan to your collaborative document.

1. World weather

2. https://www.britannica.com/place/Acapulco

3. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/

4. https://www.globalforestwatch.org/dashboards/country/MEX

5.  Acapulco's rise in sea level 

6. Google Docs

7. Blogger

Through this project, you have explored how Acapulco’s climate and environment have changed over the past century and what challenges the city faces today and in the future. You learned that climate change affects not only the weather but also the people, communities, and the natural world around us.

You discovered that rising temperatures, stronger storms, and changing rainfall patterns have caused damage to Acapulco’s vegetation, beaches, and homes. You also learned how social issues like inequality and unplanned growth make it harder for some people to recover from disasters.

Most importantly, you saw that Acapulco’s future is not set in stone. The city’s recovery depends on smart choices: protecting natural areas, building stronger infrastructure, preparing for storms, and involving the community. Your research showed that by working together and taking action, Acapulco can become a leader in facing climate challenges and building a safer, greener, and more resilient future.

This project has helped you understand the importance of science, community, and responsibility in protecting our environment, while putting into practice and developing your English language skills. The ideas and knowledge you gained will help you think critically about how we can all play a role in caring for our cities and our planet.

By Miss Joyce García