Provided by: National Geographic |Published on: July 27, 2021
Ebooks Grades 6-8
Synopsis
This resource provides the definition and encyclopedia entry for the term climate change.
The text describes global warming, the difference between weather and climate, the causes of global warming and climate change, and many of the effects of climate change on humans and the environment.
The text is brief but packed with important information.
Additional Prerequisites
By clicking on the vocabulary tab, students can see definitions for some of the terms used in the text.
Differentiation
This resource could be used in science classes to introduce the topic of climate change when discussing weather, the atmosphere, the oceans, polar regions, or seasons.
Students can generate a list of questions they still have about climate change after reading the text that can be used to guide future lessons.
Students can check out the links to related resources at the bottom of the page to learn more.
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