Social Studies Lesson: Climate Change Claims
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Created by Teacher(s): Effie Wolters|Published on: June 10, 2024
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Synopsis
In this social studies lesson, students use compelling questions and credible sources to survey their community on climate change beliefs.
Inquire: Students generate compelling questions using the Question Formulation Technique and select one question to research.
Investigate: Students identify credible sources to answer their question, gather evidence using these sources, and write a claim and counterclaim to answer the question.
Inspire: Students create a survey to evaluate their community’s perspectives on some of the compelling questions.
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Effie Wolters
6-8 Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher
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