8. Managing Climate Change Day#3. Lesson plan
Strategies for Managing Climate Change through the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
One of the fundamental objectives in teaching AICE Environmental Management is helping students understand the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some strategies to integrate into your lesson.
Objectives
- 8.3 Managing climate change
- describe strategies for managing climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
- outline geo-engineering strategies to counteract climate change
- evaluate strategies for managing climate change
Materials
- Lecture/Notes (PPT – slides 18-33)
- Student Guided Notes
- QUIZ (8.1 and 8.2)
- 8.3a Questions 1-4 page 324 (Coursebook)
- Extended Case Study: Island nations and sea level rise -page 327-329 (Coursebook)
Vocabulary
- Global Warming: The increase in the average surface temperatures on the Earth’s surface due to rising levels of greenhouse gases
- Carbon Sequestration: A process by which CO2 is removed from the atmosphere and stored in either liquid or solid form
- Afforestation: The planting of trees in an area that was not previously forested
Bellringer
- Bellringer#3
- Alternative: Describe two impacts of climate change.
Lesson Outline
Hook
- Imagine telling your students that they have the power to influence the planet’s future. As they walk into your classroom, display a powerful image of a city skyline shrouded in smog contrasted with a pristine, green landscape. Ask them: “What steps would you take to transition our world from the left image to the right?” This visual contrast can ignite curiosity and set the stage for an engaging lesson on managing climate change.
Instruction
- QUIZ (8.1 and 8.2)
- Lecture/Notes
- Discuss how solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy can replace fossil fuels.
- Highlight technologies and practices that enhance energy efficiency in homes, industries, and transportation.
- Explain techniques such as stratospheric aerosol injection and space-based reflectors. Discuss the potential benefits and risks associated with SRM.
- Individual activity
- Extended Case Study: Island nations and sea level rise -page 327-329 (Coursebook)
- Extended case study questions 1-4
- Extended case study project -page 329
- Extended Case Study: Island nations and sea level rise -page 327-329 (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:
- 8.3a Questions 1-4 page 324 (Coursebook)
Integrating these strategies into your teaching methods can help your students grasp the multifaceted approach needed to manage climate change. By emphasizing practical solutions, innovative techniques, and critical evaluations, you’ll not only prepare them for their exams but also inspire them to become proactive stewards of the environment.
Engage your students with dynamic lessons and watch them excel in AICE Environmental Management. Let’s empower the next generation to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Homework
- Review:
- 8.1 Climate change
- 8.2 The impacts of climate change
- 8.3 Managing climate change
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