8. Managing Climate Change Day#2. Lesson plan
Strategies to Improve Teaching AICE Environmental Management for Higher Exam Pass Rates
Objectives
- 8.2 The impacts of climate change
- state the impacts of climate change on the environment
- describe the impacts of climate change on human populations
Materials
- Lecture/Notes (PPT – slides 10 – 17)
- Student Guided Notes
- Case Study: The impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef, east coast of Australia. – page 316-318 (Coursebook)
- 8.2 Questions 1-4 page 315 (Coursebook)
Vocabulary
- Climate Feedback Mechanism: A process that speeds up or slows down the trend of climate warming. (Not currently fully understood, also known as a climate change loop)
- Proxy Data: Preserved physical characteristics of the environment that stand in for measurements of the actual climate formation
Bellringer
- Bellringer#2
- Alternative: Describe the difference between natural and enhanced greenhouse effect.
Lesson Outline
Hook
- Start your lesson by presenting a dramatic, real-world scenario: “Imagine waking up one morning to find that your coastal town has been flooded overnight due to a sudden storm surge, a direct consequence of rising sea levels. How would this affect your daily life, the local economy, and the environment?” This hook not only grabs students’ attention but also sets the stage for discussing the broader impacts of climate change.
Instruction
- Lecture/Notes
- Describe the impacts climate change has on the environment and human population;
- Incorporate visual aids, such as pictures and videos to help struggling students visualize the concepts.
- Individual activity
- Case Study: The impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef, east coast of Australia. – page 316-318 (Coursebook)
- Exit ticket
- If you opt to have students complete their notes using the Student Guided Notes format during your lecture, then use the bellringer as the exit ticket activity in class.
- If you opt to have students complete their notes using the Student Guided Notes format at home (homework), then use the following exit ticket activity:
- 8.2 Questions 1-4 page 315 (Coursebook)
By implementing these strategies, you’ll not only make your AICE Environmental Management lessons more engaging and informative but also better prepare your students for their exams and their roles in a world increasingly affected by climate change. Engaging lessons that connect theoretical knowledge with real-world application can significantly enhance students’ understanding and retention of key concepts, ultimately leading to higher exam pass rates.
Homework
- The sole homework task assigned to my students revolves around meticulously transcribing notes in the Student Guided Notes format. They meticulously replicate content by hand from the Lecture/Notes (PPT – slides 18-33) presentation.
- This approach ensures that during class time, while I continue to deliver lectures and expound on topics, students have their notes already compiled. Consequently, they can actively engage, ask questions, and delve deeper into understanding rather than merely being preoccupied with note-taking. This strategy efficiently liberates valuable class time, allowing for engaging activities and practice Cambridge style questions.
With years of experience in teaching AICE Environmental Management, I am dedicated to helping fellow educators improve their teaching methods and boost student success rates. Through innovative strategies and practical advice, AICE the Test aims to make environmental education both effective and inspiring.
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