a computer program that uses maths and science to predict how Earth’s climate might change in the future

a severe weather event or any weather significantly different from the average

when people have regular access to enough safe, nutritious food to live healthy lives

moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there

Our future climate

Geography

An introduction to the Anthropocene

Evidence of the Anthropocene

The human impact on ecosystems

The impact of consumption

Plastic pollution

Threats to oceans

Fieldwork: Planning an air pollution enquiry and collecting data

Fieldwork: Presenting air pollution data

Fieldwork: Analysing, concluding and evaluating air pollution data

Phasing out fossil fuels

Alternative energy supplies

Global governance

Sustainability: A new way of living

This unit teaches pupils about how humans have affected our world by looking at environmental issues such as plastic pollution and the impact of fossil fuel use. The unit leads pupils to question whether we are in a new geological epoch.

Anthropocene: What is the impact of humans on the world?

Climate change may affect food {{}}, making it harder to feed people.

Which one of these is an effect of climate change in some places?

Some places will get wetter, not just drier

Some people think climate change will make the world hotter and drier. What’s wrong with this idea?

Era where humans have major impact on Earth

Long-term shift in temperatures and weather

Variety of life in the world or a habitat

Amount of CO₂ released by a person or group

Match the keywords to their correct definition:

What can a high carbon footprint lead to?

The Anthropocene is thought to have started after the {{}} Revolution.

Which of the following is a major human impact on the environment?

It supports natural balance and resilience

Why is biodiversity important to Earth’s ecosystems?

What does a low carbon footprint suggest?

Our future climate

Lesson outcome