Climate Change Unit

Engage your students in a three-week deep dive into the science of climate change with this Climate Change Unit. Aligned with Next Gen Science Standards (NGSS), this unit challenges students to investigate key questions like:

• “What factors determine Earth’s climate?”
• “What are the effects of climate change?”
• “How can we respond to climate change?”

With a perfect balance of research, critical thinking, and real-world applications, this resource is designed to captivate your students while enhancing their scientific understanding. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of how climate change impacts our world and how we can take action for a sustainable future.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

✅ Comprehensive & Engaging – Covers all the essential topics in climate science, from the factors shaping climate to the effects of climate change and global responses.
✅ Thoughtfully Crafted & Easy to Use – The unit includes clear pacing guides, detailed lesson plans, quizzes, labs, and much more to save you time and ensure successful implementation.
✅ Encourages Critical Thinking – Students engage with essential questions and explore the science behind climate change through research, labs, and creative assignments.
✅ Aligned with NGSS – Meets educational standards while providing hands-on and meaningful learning experiences.
✅ Time-Saving – A ready-to-use resource that minimizes prep time while maximizing student engagement.

What’s Inside?

• Unit Pacing Guide – Plan and structure the unit with ease.
• Dynamic Lesson Plans & Presentations – Engaging lessons with guided notes that keep students active and involved.
• Climate Change Practice Packet & Answer Key – Reinforce key concepts through practical exercises.
• Labs & Activities – Hands-on investigations like the Uncovering the Impact of CO2 Emissions Lab, Exploring the Carbon Cycle Lab and and Pika’s Struggle Against Climate Change Lab.
• Climate Change Quizzes – Two versions to assess student understanding and provide flexibility in evaluation.
• Creative Writing & Reading Activities – Engage students with activities like the Chronicles of Climate Change Creative Writing Assignment and Climate Clues in Ice reading comprehension.
• Kyoto Protocol Lesson Plan & Worksheet – Dive into global efforts to combat climate change.
• Climate Exam Study Guide & Answer Key – Prepare students for an end-of-unit assessment that ties everything together.

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Equip your students with the knowledge and tools to understand and address climate change. Start your exploration of our planet’s changing climate today!

What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Juniper Jade Paper Co (TPT Seller) says, “My students loved this! Great activity and resource!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Katherine D. says, “Great resource – lots of key components. Easy to implement”

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