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Sci 9 - Climate Change

Learning Outcomes

I can demonstrate an understanding of sources of climate change that are natural.

I can demonstrate an understanding of sources of climate change that are human-made.

I can demonstrate an understanding of what can be done to combat climate change.

Assignment

In this project you must:

-Show sources of climate change that are natural
-Show sources of climate change that are man-made
-Give examples of what we can do to combat climate change

You may choose to display your findings in a PowerPoint or Poster format

Whichever product you choose you must include sufficient scientific detail. That includes:

  • Natural Effects
    • Detail the greenhouse effect
    • Any natural cause of greenhouse gases
    • Any other factors that naturally alter the climate of the planet (Hint think of cycles)
    • How do scientists know what the natural effects of climate change are?
  • Human-made Effects
    • What is the enhanced greenhouse effect?
    • Pollutants
      • Names of molecules
      • Whether they naturally occur
      • What they do to the climate
      • How long they last in atmosphere
      • Where they are coming from
    • What other factors have humans produced that alter the climate of the planet
  • Solutions
    • What can be done?
    • What is the science behind the solutions?
    • What effects would it reduce?
    • What is the precautionary principle?

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