Introduction

Introduction to Climate Change

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UNIT OVERVIEW:

This is a mini-unit that will run for only TWO weeks.

You will ANALYSE information presented to you and QUESTION its scientific content for validity.

Topics you will explore include:

• The Greenhouse Effect
• greenhouse gases
• possible effects of greenhouse gas emission
• everyday usage of greenhouse gases in our homes
• Climate change
• differing viewpoints towards climate change
• possible causes and effects of climate change
• the Kyoto protocol
• Carbon cycle
• movement of carbon on and around Earth

These three areas of study interlink and allow greater understanding of this complicated and highly controversial issue.

ASSESSMENT:

All students will submit a double-page of information relevant to the three topics. 

Details will be provided below for each level of demonstrated learning....




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