Introduction to Climate Change & Weather

Description

This guide helps students explore the interconnectedness of climate change and extreme weather events. It outlines essential learning standards related to how climate change affects weather patterns, animal behaviors, freshwater resources, and the frequency of disasters like forest fires. The resource includes an overview of materials needed for the lesson, definitions of key climate vocabulary, and learning targets that focus on identifying extreme weather types, explaining their links to global warming, and analyzing real-world case studies of climate-related disasters. It encourages students to engage in discussions about the impact of climate change on daily life and provides structured activities, including a group discussion and an exit ticket task where students identify and analyze a recent extreme weather event in their region.