Global Studies Unit 3B, Lesson 4 Global Warming Ms. Brinkman

Unit 3B, Lesson 4: Global Warming Check out your Objectives: What’s Global Warming, what causes it, and what’s being done about it?!

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The greenhouse effect Your first task is to learn about The Greenhouse Effect. Watch this video that will walk you through the process. Don’t forget to take notes!

A student’s guide to global climate change After you’re done learning about The Greenhouse Effect, feel free to explore this website by clicking on the green “Global Climate Change” header (it takes you to the home page). This website is full of fun activities that will help you become familiar with this topic.

More about global warming Continue clicking on the links provided to learn more about Global Warming. Take notes on: - what causes Global Warming, - the effects, - and what you can do to help. Lots of fun activities to explore!

The kyoto protocol On December 11, 1997, nations came together in Kyoto, Japan, to discuss how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause Global Warming. The U.S. was not one of the countries that agreed to sign the Protocol. WHY? Kyoto, Japan

The kyoto protocol Click on the links provided to learn more about The Kyoto Protocol, taking notes on the main topics. *** Notice that one of the resources given is Wikipedia, which is NOT a reliable resource when conducting research. Use it for this lesson ONLY.

The Work File Now that you’re an expert on the Greenhouse Effect, Global Warming, and the Kyoto Protocol, see what OTHERS think about these issues by completing the Work File.

The rubric As always, check the Rubric to make sure you’ve completed the requirements of the assignment. Looks like a quiz!

The assessment Quiz-time! Your quiz consists of: 8 Multiple Choice 7 True/False 1 Essay

Want more info on global warming? Watch these two award-winning films! Al Gore & An Inconvenient Truth I HIGHLY recommend this film! 5-Minute Preview : http://tiny.cc/pk6ls Or http://www.metacafe.com/watch/126518/an_inconvenient_truth_trailer/

Bjorn Lomborg’s cool it Move Trailer: http://coolit-themovie.com/

Contact information Ms. Brinkman Global Studies Instructor Florida Virtual School 904-469-6786 office 904-716-6786 text Appointments: http://tiny.cc/brinkmanappt Website: www.wix.com/tbrinkman2/GlobalStudies