Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!

Becoming Greenhouse Gases

Provided by: New York DEP |Published on: February 2, 2024
Lesson Plans Grades 6-8

Synopsis

  • In this lesson, students will learn about the top five greenhouse gases by playing a collaborative game where they take on the role of one gas and share information about that gas with their peers.
  • After the game, students discuss how greenhouse gases impact the environment, how human actions contribute to emissions, and actions we can take to reduce emissions.
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Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: New York DEP
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New York, New York City
Languages: English

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