Activity

Global Warming and the Paris Agreement

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This Global Warming and the Paris Agreement activity also includes:

Global warming: a political debate or a scientific fact? Young historians read text, complete activities, and participate in group discussion to understand the political debate surrounding global warming and the US decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. The resource also explains what global warming is and how it affects the environment. Finally, individuals have the opportunity to role play advisors and draft a political position on the Paris Agreement. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils create flyers that explain the effects of global warming
  • Show media clips of President Trump's remarks regarding global warming and the Paris Agreement 
Classroom Considerations
  • Some learners may need more information on the Paris Agreement 
Pros
  • Includes images to reinforce the information 
  • Aligns to several common core standards 
Cons
  • None