Unpacking the Human Impact of Climate Change: Resources for 11-14-Year-Olds
Delve into the consequences of climate change on humanity through cross-curricular resources designed for students aged 11-14. Topics cover the science behind climate change, greenhouse effect, carbon footprint, and individual country comparisons of CO2 emissions. Engage in sessions exploring the causes and effects of global warming with insightful visuals and activities.
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Climate challenge Explore the human impact of climate change Cross-curricular resources for 11 14 years www.oxfam.org.uk
Session 1 What is climate change?
What is the greenhouse effect? Most heat escapes into outer space and cools the Earth. Some heat is trapped by greenhouse gases. Sun s rays warm the Earth.
The greenhouse effect in a jar Time Temp. No jar Temp. Glass jar I.R.
Session 2 What is climate change?
Put them in order CO2emissions per person (tCO2): World ranking according to CO2emissions per person (tCO2): Country United Arab Emirates USA Australia UK South Africa China Brazil India Malawi 27.1 3 17.7 15.6 8.5 6.0 6.3 2.5 1.7 0.1 8 12 35 51 49 70 79 113
Who is responsible? CO2 emissions per person
Who is responsible? Total CO2 emissions
Session 3 Climate change impacts
Climate change consequences Habitats damaged and destroyed. Children miss out on an education. Flooding of coastal and low- lying areas. Children aren t able to go to school. Sea levels rise. Homes, schools and crops damaged and destroyed. People have nowhere to live. Increased risk of extreme weather events. Increases in air and sea temperatures. People go hungry. Unpredictable rainfall. People can t afford to buy food. Climate Farmers aren t able to grow crops to sell or feed their families. change Food prices go up.
Climate change consequences Sea levels rise. Increases in air and sea temperatures. Flooding Climate change Increased risk of extreme weather events. Unpredictable rainfall. Farmers aren t able to grow crops to sell or feed their families. Drought
