Algebra Lesson: Climate Change & NYC Snowfall
Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy, Monique Harris|Published on: September 3, 2026
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Created by: New York Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: Global, New York
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Synopsis
Students create graphs of annual NYC snowfall over time and the frequency of NYC winter storms over time to understand how climate change affects winter weather. Students explore how real scientists address uncertainty in climate models and make connections to green careers.
Inquire: Students recall their lived experiences and make predictions about NYC snowfall over time.
Investigate: Students create scatter plots and histograms of data sets and investigate how climate change affects the frequency and severity of winter weather.
Inspire: Students consider uncertainties in climate models and reflect on the skills needed for related green careers.
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Greta Stacy
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Greta Stacy holds a Bachelor of Chemistry from Smith College, a Master of Teaching from Hamline University, and a Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the University of Limerick. She has nine years of experience teaching chemistry, science, and mathematics for grades 9–12. Greta holds a Minnesota 9–12 Chemistry teaching license, UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Irish Teaching Council registration, and certifications in International Baccalaureate Chemistry and Advanced Placement Biology.
Monique Harris
I am a high school mathematics teacher in Bronx, New York with a little over twenty years of experience. When not in the classroom, I enjoy traveling abroad and going to Broadway shows.
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