Global Warming Index
Provided by: Global Warming Index|Published on: December 16, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
Authors: Global Warming Index
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This resource is an up-to-the-second assessment of human-induced global warming, which also includes several graphs to explain the reasons behind the increase in temperatures.
- Students will learn about the historical data that has led to the temperature increase and what other factors contribute to global warming.
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Positives
- This resource is an eye-opening look at just how quickly human activity is impacting the Earth's temperature; students can see the increase in just a few seconds.
- While complex mathematical data is provided, the explanations are clear and easy to understand.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be able to read graphs and there is an algebraic equation included in the text to explain the calculation.
- There are links to additional information provided for more context.
Differentiation
- In math classes, consider using the graphs, equation, or ticker at the top to predict future warming and graph those predictions.
- In science classes, consider using the data sets as a discussion starter. What do students feel looking at the ticker at the top of the screen? What data is surprising to them? What is not surprising?
- This resource lends itself well to a "turn and talk," where students partner up to share their thoughts after each section of the resource.
- Other related resources include this video about global warming, this interactive resource about global temperatures, and this video about the difference between weather and climate change.
This continuously updated resource presents the latest estimate of the cumulative human-induced global warming averaged across our planet. This resource presents trackers and graphs that compare human and natural influences on our global temperature, and descriptions and resources are provided for further study. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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