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Provided by: ACE|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- Chapter 6 of the Our Climate Our Future series contains a video, student worksheet, a Kahoot!, and three articles for additional reading.
- The video explains that human-caused climate change is happening right now and further explains how and why some people spread misinformation about climate change.
- The readings address changes in global temperatures, weather patterns (such as El Nino), ocean heat, sea level rise, and the water cycle.
Subjects: Social Studies, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: ACE
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- This is a great resource to use virtually because it includes a Google Doc worksheet, online student readings, and a Kahoot! students can play individually.
- It teaches empathy by explaining the misinformation campaigns, but also encourages critical thinking.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers need to make a free account to access the materials.
Differentiation
- This resource can be used after a science lesson about climate change to encourage critical thinking.
- For civics, a teacher can talk about how personal interests or interest groups affect policy and media coverage.
- This resource can prompt a discussion about how one can analyze the credibility of resources as well as a lesson on media literacy and analyzing media messages, such as this lesson.
- Other resources on this topic include The Cost of Carbon, Doubt, and Climate Science: Crash Course History of Science.
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About the Partner Provider
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
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