Introduction

  -using this resource

Global warming

  -the facts

  -case study

  -hot map

  -CO2  calculator

  -pledge guest book

Activities

  -lesson activities

  -data analysis

  -data logging

  -quiz

Resources

  -links page

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

The Union of Concerned Scientists' site at www.climatehotmap.org is an excellent resource, illustrating local consequences of global warming.

 Global Warming Hotspots Map

 

Children can use this ‘hot map’ as a resource to study environmental warning signs. A class may be divided into groups and set the task of researching different continents. They could give a presentation leading to a classroom discussion.