Transcript Lesson plan: The impacts of climate change

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The impacts of climate change
Michelle Minton
Learning objective: To investigate the impacts of climate
change on people and the environment
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Starter: geographical questions
Look at this map carefully and generate three geographical questions you
would like to find out the answer to.
Tip: Use the 5Ws to
help you (what,
where, why, when,
who)
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The impacts of climate change
Task 1
• In pairs, read your cards carefully.
• How could you categorise these cards? Once you have decided, split them into
these categories
Challenge
Could you split your categories into sub-categories and divide your cards further?
Tip
Use a dictionary to define any key terms you do not know and record these in your
book.
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Card sort
Rainfall is increasing in some
areas, for example northern
mid-latitudes. In the UK,
summer rainfall is decreasing
while winter rainfall is
increasing.
In some areas drought appears
to be increasing, especially
borders of the desert, such as
the Sahel in northern Africa.
As temperatures rise, seasons
are changing. In areas where
there is an earlier spring, birds
are beginning to nest earlier.
Arctic sea ice is melting. In the
last 20 years ships have been
able to sail around the north of
Russia during the summer.
As ice melts, sea levels are
rising. Some island nations such
as the Maldives — where the
highest point is 3 metres above
sea level — are at great risk of
being submerged.
Lack of rain at desert margins
has already caused severe
famine on the edge of the
Sahara.
Increasing temperatures in the
UK allow farmers to grow
different crops such as grapes
for wine-making.
Scotland has experienced a
decrease in snowfall during
winter months. This will impact
on the Scottish skiing industry.
Over the last 150 years the
average temperature has been
increasing.
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The ‘so what?’ game
Task 2
• You must now each pick one impact of climate change.
• You will each have 1 minute to play the ‘so what?’ game.
Rules
• Each sentence must start with a connective word.
• You must aim to explain the additional consequences your chosen impact may have (think
social, economic and environmental).
• You must not repeat yourself.
• You must use as many key terms as possible The winner is the person who speaks for the
longest, or uses the most key terms.
For example…
The Maldives are at risk from being submerged. So what?
• Consequently, people may have to move elsewhere as environmental refugees. So what?
• As a result, children’s schooling may be interrupted. So what?
• In addition, the mangroves may become flooded and destroyed. So what?
• Furthermore, the tourist industry is likely to decline. So what?
• Therefore, local businesses supporting tourism will lose money. So what?
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Exam question
Task 3
Explain the effects of climate change on people and the environment.
(6 marks)
Model student answer:
Climate change has resulted in more extreme weather events. For example,
people living the Sahel region of northern Africa have seen an increase in
drought which has reduced their crop yields. However, it has also diversified
farming in the UK, as increased temperatures allow different crops, such as
grapes, to be grown, which may boost the farming economy.
In addition, climate change impacts on the environment. For example, as
spring in the UK appears earlier, birds have started nesting earlier. This can be
a problem for their offspring, as their required food may not be available at the
time of hatching. Finally, as sea levels rise, island nations such as the Maldives
are at threat of flooding. Consequently, the mangrove ecosystem and its
species may be destroyed.
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Plenary: geographical questions
How many geographical questions can you now answer?
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