Climate Change Art: Our Choices, Our Planet
Learning Objective
I can create artwork that shows the positive or negative effects of human actions on the environment.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
What Earth in 2050 could look like - Shannon Odell
TED-Ed
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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If we continue on our current path, the Earth is projected to warm 2 degrees since the 1800s, leading to more frequent heatwaves and wildfires.
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Rising temperatures will cause more water to evaporate, leading to heavier rainfall in some areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.
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By 2100, sea levels could rise by over a meter, potentially submerging entire nations like the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu, and displacing 250 million people.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Create two drawings that show the effects of climate change on the planet. The first drawing should show the Earth in 2050 if humans continue on the current path of pollution and emissions. The second drawing should show the Earth in 2050 if humans take bold action to reduce pollution and emissions.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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