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There are implementation suggestions for study areas under the umbrella of the science discipline.
Students will benefit from a well-rounded understanding of climate change and its impacts.
Prerequisites
Depending on the area of study and grade level, students may need to be familiar with the carbon cycle, how energy flows through Earth's systems, and other topic-specific concepts.
Differentiation & Implementation
Students can work with historical datasets to understand climate change, as indicated in the article, using this lesson. Students can explore data from ice cores, tree rings, and other sources to satisfy this requirement.
The En-ROADS tool is an excellent avenue for students to explore predictive models that use climate change data in a hands-on activity.
Biology students may benefit from reading this article to understand the impact of climate change on phenological changes.
