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Climate Vocabulary

Driving Question: What vocabulary do we need to talk about climate change?

Talking about a problem as complex as climate change requires a common vocabulary. Explore some of the most common terms and how they’re used so that you can take part in the conversation.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define common climate vocabulary terms.
  2. Understand how climate vocabulary terms are used.
  3. Understand common misconceptions about climate vocabulary terms.
STEP 1

Opener: Climate Vocabulary

STEP 2

Vocab Games

STEP 3

Test Your Knowledge

Extension Materials