Our future climate
I can describe how the climate may change in the future and what the impacts could be.
- Year 9
Our future climate
I can describe how the climate may change in the future and what the impacts could be.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Climate models predict rising temperatures and more extreme weather.
- Sea levels are expected to rise due to melting ice and thermal expansion.
- Some regions may face drought, while others experience more flooding.
- Climate change may increase migration and conflict over resources.
- Actions taken now will influence how severe future climate change becomes.
Keywords
Climate model - a computer program that uses maths and science to predict how Earth’s climate might change in the future
Extreme weather - a severe weather event or any weather significantly different from the average
Food security - when people have regular access to enough safe, nutritious food to live healthy lives
Migration - moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there
Common misconception
Climate change is going to cause the planet to get hotter and drier.
The planet is getting hotter. Some places are going to get hotter whereas some places are going to get wetter.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their correct definition:
Q2.What can a high carbon footprint lead to?
Q3.The Anthropocene is thought to have started after the Revolution.
Q4.Which of the following is a major human impact on the environment?
Q5.Why is biodiversity important to Earth’s ecosystems?
Q6.What does a low carbon footprint suggest?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
