Evidence and Impacts of Climate Change
Grade 12th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the evidence for climate change and its potential impacts.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:00
What Earth in 2050 could look like - Shannon Odell
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
If we continue on our current path, the Earth is projected to warm 2 degrees Celsius since the 1800s by 2050, leading to more frequent extreme weather events.
- 2
By 2050, rising temperatures and air pollution could lead to higher rates of premature and underweight births, as well as increased cases of asthma and respiratory diseases in children.
- 3
By 2100, rising sea levels could submerge entire nations, displacing millions of people and leading to food and water scarcity, with grocery prices skyrocketing due to the impact on agriculture.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two potential impacts of climate change by the year 2100, as discussed in the video.”
Complete Lesson Package
Get all 3 ready-to-use resources: