Global Change/World Issues
In this unit, students will explore many aspects of global change. We'll investigate biodiversity and threats to biodiversity worldwide. We'll explore solid waste disposal and the social, economic, and environmental effects of solid waste disposal issues. We will also delve into global climate change, the science behind GCC, mitigation strategies, and the future of climate science.
Classwork links
GMA video (for Municipal Solid Waste POGIL)
Ted Talk--Seas of Plastic (for Municipal Solid Waste POGIL)
60 Minutes video--The Electronic Wasteland (worksheet 4A)
World without water--documentary
Away (Video to accompany Municipal Solid Waste POGIL)
Reducing solid waste -- What can we do to mitigate this problem?
Global Climate Change Intro notes with Ted Talk to follow up
Global Climate Change Intro notes with Leider narrating
NASA Earth Observatory video
Modeling Future Climate video
Ted Talk: The Emergent Patterns of Climate Change
