Climate Change Art: Our Choices, Our Planet
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Objective
I can create artwork that shows the positive or negative effects of human actions on the environment.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:00Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
If we continue on our current path, the Earth is projected to warm 2 degrees since the 1800s, leading to more frequent heatwaves and wildfires.
- 2
Rising temperatures will cause more water to evaporate, leading to heavier rainfall in some areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.
- 3
By 2100, sea levels could rise by over a meter, potentially submerging entire nations like the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu, and displacing 250 million people.
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Practice
10 questions
According to the video, what is one of the primary factors contributing to the rise in global temperatures?
What is one consequence of rising temperatures in cities, as described in the video?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Create two drawings that show the effects of climate change on the planet. The first drawing should show the Earth in 2050 if humans continue on the current path of pollution and emissions. The second drawing should show the Earth in 2050 if humans take bold action to reduce pollution and emissions.”
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