Transcript Climate change

Adapted from Take the Test: sample questions from OECD’s PISA assessments, 2009
Which human activities contribute to
climate change?
‘The burning of coal, oil and natural gas as well
as deforestation and various agricultural and
industrial practices, are altering the
composition of the atmosphere and
contributing to climate change. These human
activities have led to increased concentrations
of particles and greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere’.
Source: US Global Change Research office
Analysing the statement
• What are the key points of this
statement? How do you know?
• How did you locate this information?
• Who has issued this statement? How
do you know?
• Is this fact or opinion? How do you
know?
What can I infer?
What do I know?
What can I see?
Linking the information
What does the graphic show?
To what extent does the graphic
support the statements made in the
text? Annotate the graphic to show
how it reflects or challenges the
statement made.
Why do you think the authors have
used the graphic?
Graphic for source square
Should the reduction of carbon dioxide
emissions be supported?
Use the information from your interrogation of the
source square, the original statement made on slide 2
and your own knowledge to develop a balanced
argument to answer the above question. You will
need to come to a firm conclusion.
You will have one minute to present your argument
to the class as a speech.
You must be prepared to justify your decisions and
any statements made.
Evaluation
• How certain are you about the conclusion
you have drawn? How do you know?
• What evidence are you using to support your
argument?
• What further evidence would you require to:
 support your decision
 reverse your decision?
• Where might you find this information?
• How can you be sure it is unbiased? What will
you look for?