1. Climate and Climate Change

2. For the next five minutes:
Write what comes to your mind when you hear the words “climate change”.

3. Climate vs. Weather
Weather: The day-to-day conditions of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Ex. It’s cold and rainy today, but sunny and warmer tomorrow.

4. Climate vs. Weather
Climate: Average weather conditions over long periods of time.
*A region’s climate is defined by year to year patterns of temperature and precipitation.

7. What Causes Climate Differences?
Tilt of the Earth’s Axis: Sun’s rays strike Earth at different angles.

8. Altitude: The height above sea level.
*For every 160m (525ft), the temperature drops one degree Celsius.

10. Proximity to Water
*Land gains and loses heat much faster than water.
*Continental interiors have large yearly temperature ranges

11. Topography-
Climates often differ on either side of a mountain.

12. Ocean Currents Prevailing Winds

13. Greenhouse Gases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYMjSule0Bw

17. Impacts of Global Climate Change (CDC)

18. Write down ten activities that you enjoy doing here in New Hampshire.
Why Should I Care?
Write down ten activities that you enjoy doing here in New Hampshire.
Bonus: Write down 3 local foods that you love to eat.

19. Block 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEj-0gmP0K0
Write a one page reaction paper to the following video clip (see Youtube: No Impact Man for more details about his year of living carbon neutral/waste free)
Be sure to include the following:
Could you see yourself living a year like this? What obstacles would get in the way of you trying a similar lifestyle? Is it possible for everyone to live like this, and if not, what challenges would prevent people from living a carbon neutral/waste free life?