Year 10
Global Systems and Climate Change
Is it getting hot in here? Discover how human activity is contributing to global warming.
Overview
In this unit students explore global systems and the causes and effects of the greenhouse effect. Students describe how human activity is leading to increased production of greenhouse gases leading to increases in average global temperature. They will use this knowledge to formulate a personal plan to make a difference.
Key Activities
Investigate water and nitrogen
Investigate the carbon cycle
Explore the greenhouse gas problem
Global warming and climate change – is it real?
Investigating impacts of human activity on global systems
Investigate personal carbon footprint
Investigate ways to implement change to make a difference
Analyse greenhouse gas data (Mathematics)
Key Concepts
The greenhouse effect is necessary to support life on Earth
Human activity has increased the greenhouse effect leading to global warming
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Unit Overview
Duration 12 Lessons + 2 optional
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