This breaks climate change down into smaller, bite-size topics and key science concepts.
Opportunities for cross curricular and key competency learning. Suggestions for inquiry-based approaches.
Consider using this image as a starting point for a discussion.
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This teacher resource lists selected articles from the Connected and School Journal reading series that support science concepts when teaching about climate change.
Good to use as guided silent reading tasks for capable readers or as a group/class guided reading sessions.
Examples of working for change - global, national and individual examples.
Questions for the class to consider:
This is a real nature of science article. It explores other controversial scientific issues - including Galileo and the solar system, Darwin and evolution and the tobacco industry.
Interesting to note that we are still debating some of these issues!
In this citizen science project, extract information from various climate scientific graphics to combat misinformation and support scientific communication.
Land ice and sea ice are not the same. They form differently, and the consequences of their melting affect the planet in different ways.
Good background information for the ice activities.
Good information about NZ glaciers, as well as glaciers globally.
See video and commentary:
https://theconversation.com/a-birds-eye-view-of-new-zealands-changing-glaciers-97074
Very simple, very visual. Uses everyday materials.
Start a discussion about scientific models:
Why do scientists use models?
Really simple - can easily do with ice from the freezer - doesn't need to be coloured.
Good demonstration to support what is happening with Tasman Glacier and Tasman Lake.
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/2795-tasman-glacier-ice-cliffs
Very easy to set up. Takes a few minutes to see change, but visually very effective.
This article is suitable for students in years 5-8. It contains a diagram that maps changes in sea level.
The article supports the science capabilities 'using evidence' and 'interpret representations'.
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This Connected article explains how trees, the sea and soil act as carbon sinks. The Hub article has excellent related content and related links to help students understand the carbon cycle.
View the article on Google slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1\_eqTxomPkFqMNHKgNXRDQN8AOIWc5OdQ\_u4n-Yba3J4/present?slide=id.p
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