Our Future Climate
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.2ACTIVITYOUR FUTURE CLIMATEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Our Future Climate,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeUnderstanding the causes, impacts, and solutions to climate change helps us see how human choices shape the planet—and what we can do to create a better future. Process1.Cut out theboxesin the table belowand sort them into groups of causes, effects, and solutions.Burning fossil fuels to produce electricityMelting glaciers and polar iceNatural causes like volcanic eruptionsRising sea levels flooding coastal citiesChanges in where crops can grow and when they’re harvestedDesigning cities to absorb floodwater and heatRising global temperaturesDriving electric or hybrid vehiclesDeveloping renewable energy sources like solar and windLonger and more intense droughtsSupporting laws and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissionsUsing drought-resistant crops in farming
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.2ACTIVITYOUR FUTURE CLIMATE22.Now, choose two sets that are connected: Identify one climate-related cause (what started it?) that could lead to an effect (what happened?),and then a potential solution (what could help?). Complete the table belowwith your choices and explanation. There are no right or wrong answers, as long as you can explain how they connect.CauseEffectSolutionHow do they connect?
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.2ACTIVITYOUR FUTURE CLIMATE33.Which effect do you think is most significant? Why?4.Which solution do you think has the potential to make the biggest impact addressing climate change? Why?