when a weather event is significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern

the effect on people and communities due to an event or situation

a measure of the variety of living organisms within a particular habitat, ecosystem, biome, or all over Earth

when people lack secure access to sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life

Effects of climate change on people and the environment

Geography

Evidence for climate change in the Quaternary period

Natural and human causes of climate change

Managing climate change – mitigation

Managing climate change – adaptation

Using GIS to visualise climate change impacts

This unit teaches pupils about the evidence, causes and impacts of climate change. Pupils learn that climate change is not just a recent trend but that it has occurred natuarlly over geological time. Pupils will also learn about the strategic options associated with mitigation and adaptation.

Climate change

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What is a primary effect of climate change on polar regions?

How does climate change impact agriculture?

Extreme weather is causing environmental impacts that include reduced ...

loss of habitats and reduced biodiversity

Match the impact of climate change to the correct category. 

climate is short-term; weather is long-term

climate is the average over a long period; weather is short-term

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

What gases are primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Burning {{}} significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. 

when a weather event is significantly different from the average

a measure of the variety of living organisms within a particular area

the lack of access to sufficient amounts of safe, nutritious food

Match the key words to their definitions.

What is a social impact caused by climate change?

{{}} is causing sea levels to rise, polar ice to melt, more extreme weather and ocean warming and acidification. 

Effects of climate change on people and the environment

Lesson outcome

Content guidance