Provided by: PBS Wisconsin Education |Published on: October 10, 2023
Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12, ap-college
Synopsis
This short video and the article that follows both define and give examples of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures specific to Wisconsin's landscape and economy.
The video describes how individual climate mitigation actions can be helpful, but action at every level such as individual, business, community, state, country, and global is necessary to combat climate change.
The article below the video describes more examples of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in more general terms, not as specific to Wisconsin.
The video uses fun, cartoonish graphics to demonstrate adaptation and mitigation measures and may inspire students to create their own art related to the topic.
The examples of climate change consequences effectively describe economic reasons climate change is harmful for Wisconsin, which may be an important angle to garner attention from certain stakeholders.
The article and links provide additional context describing the need for large-scale action to combat climate change and the need for adaptation measures because of the continuing effects of global warming.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with the link between fossil fuel use for energy and climate change.
Students should be familiar with some basic agricultural and environmental concepts such as growing seasons, pest management, and flood prevention.
Differentiation
A graphic organizer in which students separate mitigation and adaptation strategies into two different columns may help them understand the different types of climate actions.
As an extension activity, consider having students engage in a debate where they argue whether individual or governmental actions are necessary to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Have students discover adaptation strategies in place in their community by interviewing local farmers, city planners, or landscapers.
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