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disinformation
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Definition

False information deliberately spread to mislead, either by influencing public opinion or obscuring the truth.

Use In A Sentence

Disinformation about climate change is often spread through misleading claims, such as exaggerating scientific uncertainty.

fossil fuel
(noun)
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Word forms - plurals/tenses

fossil fuels

Definition

Natural carbon-rich fuels that are formed over long periods of time and release greenhouse gases when burned.

Synonyms

nonrenewable fuel source

Antonyms

renewable fuel source

Use In A Sentence

Since 1750, the burning of fossil fuels has added more and more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, rapidly warming the planet and causing climate change.

greenwashing
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Definition

When a company exaggerates or falsely claims to be more sustainable than it actually is.

Use In A Sentence

Greenwashing is sometimes hard to identify because companies work hard to disguise it.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
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Definition

An international organization that assesses the science of climate change.

Use In A Sentence

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says that “Scientific evidence for the warming of the climate system is unequivocal.”

misinformation
(noun)
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Definition

False or inaccurate information.

Synonyms

deception

Antonyms

truth

Use In A Sentence

Misinformation can lead to misunderstanding climate solutions, their effectiveness, and their drawbacks.

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Climate Disagreement

Driving Question: Why is it so difficult to agree when it comes to climate change?

If the scientific community agrees that climate change is real, why do some people deny it? Investigate the reasons people disagree about climate change, and learn how to determine for yourself what to believe.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Analyze why disagreement about climate change exists.
  2. Identify what makes a source of information credible.
  3. Critically evaluate common climate-change claims.
STEP 1

Opener: Climate Disagreement

Teaching Tips

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 2 of the Lesson 1.2 Teaching Guide Locked .

Our Openers and Closers Guide External link will provide more information about these short, but important, activities at the beginning and end of each lesson.

New to teaching about climate change? Join our online teacher community External link .

STEP 2

Why Do We Still Disagree?

Teaching Tips

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 2 of the Lesson 1.2 Teaching Guide Locked .

The following blog post will share some strategies for creating climate champions – Cultivating climate champions: A 3-D approach to teaching climate change External link

If 97% of scientists believe that climate change is happening, why is there still disagreement? Let’s take a look…

STEP 3

Who Can You Trust?

Teaching Tips

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 4 of the Lesson 1.2 Teaching Guide Locked

New to claim testing? Watch this video External link to learn about teaching claim testing.

Why do we believe what some people say but not others? It’s a key question to ask yourself as you confront claims about climate change.

STEP 4

Closer: Climate Disagreement

Teaching Tips

To teach this lesson step, refer to page 7 of the Lesson 1.2 Teaching Guide Locked

Our Openers and Closers Guide External link will provide more information about these short, but important, activities at the beginning and end of each lesson.