Climate Causes

Artwork

Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Earth and Space Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

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What it is

  • This is a library of images showing examples of the causes of climate change. 
  • Each image has an extensive description and ideas for how best to use the image. 

Teaching tips

Positives

  • The visuals are high quality and the resource is easy to navigate.
  • The images expose students to parts of the world they might not be familiar with.

Additional Prerequisites

  • Click on an image to read about it and see background information like who took the image and where it is from.

Differentiation

  • Teachers could let students explore the image library and ask them to identify images that resonate most with them.
  • Students could look for themes in the images and categorize them into groups.
  • Students could use these images as inspiration to capture their own pictures about climate change in their community.
  • Also check out the image libraries for climate impacts and climate solutions.

From the scientist review

There is no misconception in the visuals. Recommended for teaching environmental and climate justice.
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