Climate change and human activities
I can explain what is meant by climate change and how it is related to human activities.
- Year 7
Climate change and human activities
I can explain what is meant by climate change and how it is related to human activities.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The climate is the average weather conditions for a particular location over a long period of time.
- Emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are causing global warming and climate change.
- Climate change includes an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events such as droughts, storms and floods.
- Data predict an increased frequency of extreme weather events with increasing global temperature.
- We all need to work together to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to limit climate change.
Keywords
Climate - the average weather conditions for a particular location over a long period of time
Greenhouse effect - the effect of some gases in the atmosphere that keep Earth’s surface warmer than it would be without them
Global warming - an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature
Climate change - a long-term shift in weather patterns
Frequency - how often something happens in a given period of time
Common misconception
Thinking that individual weather events are evidence for or against climate change.
The lesson explores the correct idea that an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events is evidence of climate change and we have to look at the long term pattern of weather events as evidence.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are carbon dioxide emissions?
Q2.What proportion of Earth’s atmosphere is made of carbon dioxide gas?
Q3.How has human activity changed the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Q4.Some gases in the atmosphere keep the Earth’s surface warmer than it would be without them. What is this effect called?
Q5.What is global warming?
Q6.Which statement best describes who believes global warming is caused by human activity?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words about climate change to the correct definitions.
