Extreme Weather Unit Plan
Unit Plan
About 5 hr 20 min3 lessonsGrades9, 10, 11, 12Science
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About this unit
In this unit, students explore in depth the connection between climate change and extreme weather events. Students learn about the connections between natural disasters and climate injustice, as well as mitigation strategies we can use to protect ourselves from these extreme weather events.
Lessons in this unit, in order
- 1Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters LessonStudents reflect on and share their personal experiences with extreme weather events. Students explore the differences between natural disasters and natural haz...Lesson Plan · 2 hr · Grades 9, 11, 10, 12
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- 2Extreme Weather and Climate Change LessonStudents examine the relationship between climate change and the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Students build a definition of climate justic...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 30 min · Grades 9, 11, 10, 12
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- 3Mitigating Effects of Extreme Weather LessonStudents consider how communities are preparing for climate change from both local and global perspectives. Students use their research on mitigation, adaptatio...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 50 min · Grades 9, 11, 10, 12
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