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LessonGrades 6 - 8

Global Climate Change

Students learn how the greenhouse effect is related to global warming and how global warming impacts our planet, including global climate change. Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and how we react to these changes are the main points of focus of this lesson.

A drawing that shows light energy (white arrows) emitted by the sun, warming the earth's surface which then emits the energy as heat (orange arrows), which warms the atmosphere and is then re-emitted as heat by three of the greenhouse gas molecules (water, carbon dioxide, and methane).Global warming harming our planet is a great concern

Engineers affect our planet in every design decision they make, from the choice of materials they use to the energy needed for their designs. For example, environmental engineers design products that aim to directly improve the environment, such as designing remediation systems to clean up a toxic spill. All engineers must have a global awareness in the design process and an understanding of how their decision can impact global climate change.

After this lesson, students should be able to:

  • Describe the greenhouse effect and global warming.
  • Explain the concept of climate change.
  • Consider the effects of climate change on extreme weather.
  • Recognize ways that they can lower their impact on the environment at home.

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