Discovering Climate Vulnerability
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Provided by: Grand Valley State University|Published on: November 14, 2024
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Synopsis
- In this multi-day lesson, students compare the effects of different global warming scenarios on communities around the world and in Michigan, consider differences in vulnerability, and write fictional narratives to make predictions for the future.
- The lesson includes curriculum connections, interactive maps, videos, student worksheets, a writing rubric, and links to all data and maps.
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: Grand Valley State University, Climate Change Education Solutions Network
Region: Michigan
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Since the maps are included in the packet, students do not need an internet connection to complete it.
- The reading guide and book lists are resources teachers can use outside of this lesson.
Prerequisites
- For the IPCC Interactive Atlas page, teachers will need to click the second link in the instructions to view the duplicate map. Teachers may also want to open the other two links for precipitation and consecutive dry days and flip between tabs rather than manipulating the map themselves.
- Students should know about the causes and effects of climate change.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Some students may become overwhelmed if teachers give them the full packet to complete all at once and may benefit from getting the questions for one graph or map at a time.
- Science and language arts teachers can collaborate by having students read one of the books from the book list in language arts before they write their fictional story in science. Additionally, language arts teachers can provide guidance for writing the stories.
- When doing research for their stories, students may benefit from guided notes or a series of questions to answer as they explore the links.
This resource is a detailed lesson on climate vulnerability. Initially, students will learn about climate change and how it impacts the weather and environment. Afterward, the focus shifts to climate change’s impacts on humans. These topics will give students a great overview and introduction to climate change and its impacts. The lesson links to many great resources to be used for the activities and as a supplement source of information. These resources have been reviewed. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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