Unit 1: Introduction to Climate Change
Teacher Resources
Unit 1 Vocab
Key Unit 1 vocabulary words.
Differentiation Guide
Research-backed strategies for differentiation, modification, and adaptation.
Reading Guide
Developing reading skills for the classroom and beyond.
Climate Project Standards Alignment
Research-backed strategies for differentiation, modification, and adaptation.
Climate change—the evidence of it and the news about it—surround us on a daily basis. How can we effectively evaluate information about climate change to more fully understand the causes, impacts, and solutions?

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Lesson 1.4
Featured Materials

Small Parts, Big Impacts
Greenhouse gas emissions are increasing the concentration of CO2 and other gases in the atmosphere. This infographic dives into the big impacts that even small changes can have.

Data Exploration: How Do We Know Climate Change Is Real?

Introduction to Claim Testers

Understanding Climate Change Disagreement
You’ve likely heard people disagree about the causes and impacts of climate change. But if there’s so much evidence behind climate change, why is there still disagreement? This article will help you dig into this important question.
Teaching This Unit
Unit 1 Vocab
Key Unit 1 vocabulary words.
Differentiation Guide
Research-backed strategies for differentiation, modification, and adaptation.
Reading Guide
Developing reading skills for the classroom and beyond.
Climate Project Standards Alignment
Research-backed strategies for differentiation, modification, and adaptation.