the effect of some gases in the atmosphere that keep Earth’s surface warmer than it would be without them

the layer of gases that surrounds a planet

gases in the atmosphere that keep it warmer than it would be without them

releases of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

The greenhouse effect

Science

Global warming

Climate change and human activities

Sustainable use of resources

Eating sustainably

Heating and cooling our school sustainably

Waste and recycling

In the Climate change and greenhouse gases unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, and the use of renewable energy resources and changes to transport infrastructure that could reduce emissions.

In primary science, pupils learnt about our climate and the factors affecting it.  The emphasis was on using data, taking precise measurements, recording data, and presenting findings.

This unit introduces the greenhouse effect, global warming and the impact of climate change on weather events. It explores some actions that can be taken to use resources, and to live, in a sustainable way.

Climate change and living sustainably

an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature

a pattern in data that shows one factor changes as another factor changes

the average weather conditions for a particular location over a long period of time

how often something happens in a given period of time

a substance that can be found within the environment

a resource that will not run out because it is replenished more quickly than we use it up

a resource that can be maintained at a certain level for as long as is needed

the calculated total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an activity

can be carried out over a long period of time with little or no negative impact on the environment

a material that transfers energy slowly by collisions between moving or vibrating particles

a material that transfers energy quickly by collisions between moving or vibrating particles

a device that can control the heating in part of a building to keep it at a chosen temperature

a furnace that burns waste, often to generate electricity

to convert waste material into new products

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