1. Effects of Climate Change

2. In groups, brainstorm – a list of different severe weather that has been seen as a result of climate change – Social and political effects resulting from climate change Challenge: without talking order yourselves into a line alphabetically using your middle name (5 minutes)

3. Physical Effects 1.Heat Waves 2.Drought 3.Wild Fires 4.Storms (more rain, ice-storms, tornados, etc.) 5.Floods 6.Melting Ice 7.Ocean Warming

7. Effects on Wildlife 1.Range Shifts 2.Threatened Species 3.Organisms Benefit from Climate Change

9. Social Effects Food Production and Distribution – Shift to ideas like the 100 mile diet Drinkable Water – Melting glaciers limits fresh water supply – Flooding contaminates water supply The Push for going GREEN!

10. Political Effects United Nations focusing on climate change Kyoto Protocal: 160 countries agreed to set a goal of an average of 5 percent reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 Carbon Tax

11. Preparation for the Debate Things that we need to consider: 1.Topic 2.Structure 3.Judging

12. Happy Times! Pg. 362 # 5, 12, 13, 15, 20 Research points for debate (if member of debate)