2020 New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change: At-A-Glance

Provided by: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This four-page infographic provides a condensed version of the information found in the 2020 New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change.
Students will learn about the current and projected effects of climate change on the ecosystems, health, infrastructure, and economy of New Jersey.

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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey

Languages: English

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Positives

This resource outlines the many effects and impacts of climate change on New Jersey in an easy-to-follow format.
The infographic quality of the document will appeal to students who struggle with large blocks of text.

Prerequisites

The resource offers a brief description of climate change, but students who are unfamiliar with certain concepts (i.e. ocean acidification or sea level rise) may require more background information to understand what causes these phenomena.
The word "precipitation" is spelled incorrectly on the first page of the resource.
The link at the bottom of the PDF to the full 2020 New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change does not work, but the report can be found here.

Differentiation & Implementation

Science classes could use this resource to show students how climate change effects many facets of life in New Jersey. Students could make a list of all of the ways that climate change affects them as individuals and one that shows how it affects the state as a whole.
Earth science classes could research the extreme weather events that have occurred in New Jersey over the last fifty years and make a line graph to chart the frequency and severity of the events.
Social studies and economics classes could discuss which New Jersey industries have already seen (and will likely see) the greatest impacts from climate change.
Other resources on this topic include this video and worksheet on ocean acidification, this lesson on sea level rise, and this EPA article on air quality.

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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Dedicated to improving and protecting public health and the environment, NJDEP uses the best available science to guide the conservation of natural and historic resources, ensure a stable climate and resilient communities, and secure clean and healthy air, water and lands throughout New Jersey. A main priority for NJDEP is to reduce and respond to climate change; hence the commitment to support educators implementing NJ Climate Change Learning Standards in all subject areas, at all grade levels.

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