Lesson Plan: C2.4.03

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
How is human activity resulting in climate change?
Keywords:
  • Emissions: the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation. (1)
  • Fossil fuel: a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. (1)
  • Carbon footprint: A carbon footprint is historically defined as the total emissions caused by an individual, event, organisation, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent. (1)
  • Environment: the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)		 Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
An increase in average global temperature is a major cause of climate change. There are several potential effects of global climate changes. What is a major cause of climate change?

Causes of climate change https://www.bbc.com/education/clips/zvw34wx
Students should be able to describe briefly four potential effects of global climate change Describe briefly four potential effects of global climate change

Greenhouse effect and global warming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP-tg4atr5M Watch the polar ice caps melting and water levels rising but building land with the plasticine, add water and 1 ice cube. Mark water level on the beaker, allow ice to melt and check water level and effects on land.
Students should be able to discuss the scale, risk and environmental implications of global climate change. What are the scale, risk and environmental implications of global climate change.
The carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product, service or event. What is a carbon footprint?

Describe what a carbon footprint is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9TCxhjVHo Calculate students carbon footprints using: WWF Footprint Calculator
The carbon footprint can be reduced by reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and methane. How can a carbon footprint be reduced?
Students should be able to describe actions to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and methane What actions are required to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and methane?

Describe how emissions can be reduced. Suggest the consequences of the reductions on the Earth, atmosphere and everyday life.
Students should be able to give reasons why actions may be limited.

Links To the Big Ideas
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