Project Rubric
You will be working in small groups to become an
expert on a given Effect of Climate Change. Research your topic to find:
1- The cause of the observed or predicted change (beyond just rising temperatures)
2- Ecological impacts
3- Impact on Humans
4- Current events related to this observed or predicted change
5- Possible solutions
As the expert, you will be giving a class on your topic. Think about making it interactive and interesting for your classmates. You may present your knowledge in the form of a website, blog, activity, interactive/animation website, prezi, powerpoint presentation, etc...
* You must develop 2-3 deep thinking discussion questions
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
NRDC - Natural Resources Defense Council
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Climate Change - Pearson textbook
Effects of Climate Change - Pearson textbook
Melting Glaciers, Sea Level Rise, and Water Availability -
Sophia, Phin
p. 492 Climate Change - Pearson
p. 501 Effects of Climate Change - Pearson
Changes in Precipitation: Flooding or Droughts and impact on Forestry -
Stian, Emerson
p. 492 Climate Change - Pearson
p. 500 Effects of Climate Change - Pearson
Extreme Weather: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Heatwaves, Wildfires -
Sophie, Taylor
p. 500 Effects of Climate Change - Pearson
Ocean Acidification -
Brooke, Peyton, Eliza
p. 498-499 Effects of Climate Change-Pearson
Shifting Habitats -
Miles
p. 497 Effects of Climate change
shifting habitat
