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KF Perspectives: Climate Change September 2008 Activity (suggestions) Building a Mini Greenhouse for Plants Building a Terrarium with Animals Building a Meteorological Station. Showing a picture of the meteorological characteristics of our region in order to compare it to other regions or countries. Questions (examples) What does the word climate mean? What do weather channel reporters talk about? What do human beings need in order to live? What does the natural environment consist of? Are there interactions between the different elements that form the natural environment? Can you explain your answer? What are the impacts of humans on natural environments? Which environmental elements come from natural sources and which come from human sources? Websites and Teacher Information Familiarization with the KF and Initial Knowledge Collection of Ideas (groups and the teacher)

KF Perspectives: The Water Cycle Matter October 2008 Theoretical Information Solid, Liquid, Gas, Water Precipitation, Runoff, Infiltration, Evaporation Transpiration, Condensation (clouds, fog). Density / Buoyancy Water pollution Acid rain Activities (suggestions) Garments on a clothesline The mass of an ice cube ( physical change) The water cycle Acid rain Questions (examples) Where can we find water on our planet? What links can we make between the water cycle and the climate? How are clouds formed? Web site and Teacher Information

KF Perspectives: Solar Energy, The Greenhouse Effect and the Ozone Layer Energy Novembre 2008 Theoretical information Light Heat and Temperature / Convection / Conduction Composition of Air: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Water Vapor and Carbon Gas The Atmosphere Layers The Ozone Layer Activities (suggestions) Sprouting in a Closed Environment (Temperature Differences) The Link Between Heat and Temperature Questions (examples) What is the greenhouse effect and why is it essential for life on Earth? What is the ozone layer composed of and what is its role on Earth? What are the sun, its rays and light energy used for on the earth? Web sites and teacher information First part

KF Perspectives: Forms of energy, their origin and their use. Energy December 2008 Theoretical information Solar energy Hydroelectric power Wind energy Fossil Energy / Oil Activities (suggestions) Construction of a hydroelectric power plant / windmill Questions (examples) What is energy? Where can we find it in the environment? Why do we need energy? Where does oil come from? How does a hydroelectric power plant work / windmill? What is the cleanest source of energy for the environment and why? Web sites and teacher information Second part

KF Perspectives: Various Climates and their Global Characteristics Objective: Understanding Climate Change (Processes and Consequence) January 2008 Theoretical information Lighting and Latitude / Solar Angles Humidity / Temperature / Wind / Precipitation Climatic Zones Season Changes Storms / hurricanes / tornadoes Activities (suggestions) Observing an atlas with climatic zones The Meteorological Station / a Picture (Board) with the Averages Questions (examples) What is the climate and which characteristics define it? Why are there various types of climates on Earth? Can you describe the various climates found on Earth? Why aren’t there any hurricanes in Quebec? Websites and Teacher Information System of Interaction/Force and Movement

KF Perspectives: Exploitation of Natural ressources Objective: Knowing About the Human Impacts on the Environnement February 2008 Theoretical information Oil, Coal, Natural Gas / Carbon Gas / Air Pollution Forests / Forest Cutting / Agriculture / Pollution Water / Water Pollution Activities (suggestions) Questions (examples) What kinds of natural resources do humans exploit? What are the advantages and inconveniences to the following types of exploitations: Oil, forests, water and animals. What is the carbon cycle and what is its link with climate changes? Web sites and Teacher Information System of interaction/Force and movement

KF Perspectives : Technologies of the Environnement Objectif: Looking for Solutions to Problems Surronding Climate Changes Mars 2008 Theoretical Information Sustainable Development Biofuels Activities (suggestions) Recycling Composting Finding a Local Solution! Questions (examples) What actions do some people undertake in various cities in order to reduce atmospheric, aquatic and land pollution? Why do we recycle? What do you think about the idea of using ethanol instead of gasoline in cars? How could we reduce waste in our city? What is important here is to make links with the perspectives that have already been seen. Web Sites and Teacher Information System of Interaction/Force and Movement

International Project (Presentation): KBIP April - May 2008 Objective : Problem Resolution in Questioning Form (in teams) Three Main Subjects: 1. The Climates on our Planet 2. The Repercussions of Human Activities on the Environment 3. Technologies of the Environment Support on Behalf of Experts Project Presentations during the KBIP International Session