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Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
What Is the Hothouse Earth Trajectory?
Provided by: Probable Futures
Articles/Websites Grades 9-12, ap-college
Synopsis
- In this article from Probable Futures, students will learn about the processes increasing the likelihood of a Hothouse Earth.
- Students will learn how human actions are creating feedback loops and reaching tipping points that can do irreparable damage to Earth, as we know it.
Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences, History
Authors: Probable Futures
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This article covers a wide range of topics, such as tipping points and feedback loops, while remaining brief and concise.
- The included chart helps students visualize the history of Earth's climate.
Prerequisites
- Students may become overwhelmed or distressed when discussing climate tipping points. Teachers may want to follow this article with a solutions-based discussion to instill hope for the future.
- Students should have a basic understanding of climate change and the greenhouse effect.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can use this article to introduce climate feedback loops and their significance. After reading the article students can select one of the loops mentioned to research more in-depth.
- Teachers can follow this article with the video 10 Years to Transform the Future or Threaten the Planet to further discuss climate tipping points and the urgent need for action.
- After reading this article, teachers can focus on the final paragraph to transition students into talking about solutions. Teachers can task students with selecting a solution from Project Drawdown's Table of Solutions and creating a persuasive piece of writing to urge those with power to implement it.
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About the Partner Provider
Probable Futures
Probable Futures offers useful tools and maps to visualize climate change along with stories and insights to help people understand what those changes mean.
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
