Climate Change - Unit 2 - Planning your Report Worksheet

In the worksheet for planning a report on climate change, students are guided to structure their work into four distinct sections, each addressing a critical aspect of the topic. The first section asks, "What is climate change?" and students are expected to define climate as the weather and temperature patterns observed over time. They will then explore how planet Earth is experiencing a rise in temperature, which is altering the environment for all forms of life. The next slide in the resource provides statistical data to support this information.

The following sections delve into the causes and effects of climate change, prompting students to select 2 or 3 examples from provided lists. For the causes, they may discuss the burning of fossil fuels by factories and vehicles, deforestation, and the impact of livestock such as cattle on the atmosphere. In terms of the effects, choices include the melting of ice caps leading to rising sea levels, extreme weather conditions causing harm to humans and wildlife, and habitat loss due to deforestation. Finally, the report will conclude with practical suggestions on how individuals can contribute to mitigating climate change. Students are encouraged to choose 3 to 5 'top tips' such as conserving electricity, opting for walking over driving, taking showers instead of baths, and engaging in fundraising activities to raise awareness and support for environmental causes.