1. Local Actions, Global affects Global warming debate

2. Learning Objectives To outline the arguments for and against global warming To understand other possible reasoning for temperature increase To evaluate evidence that proves and disproves the theory

3. Global Warming Investigation 1. What is Global warming? In section 1, describe and explain what global warming is and how it works. 2. Are humans to blame? In section 2, explain the arguments connecting the influence of human actions and the increased risk of global warming. 3. Is it really just nature? In section 3, examine and explain arguments that disagree with human actions and the increased risk of global warming are being influenced from another source. 4. What is the future going to be like? In section 4, describe, explain and evaluate the potential effects of increased global warming in the future, including social, environmental and economic effects 5. In my opinion, I think…. In section 5, evaluate and conclude your own opinion on why global warming may be happening and the effects for the future. In this section also include what can be done to combat global warming and how successful you think each of these plans will be.

4. Use the matrix to record and assess your progress

5. You will self assess your work and comment on what you have done well and what you could do to improve it. You will level your own work

6. How will I do this? This is independent learning. You will research global warming using text books, “Data sheets”, the internet and your notes from the videos that you have been shown. You will prepare a detailed report following the writing frame, ticking off the tasks as you complete them. You will self evaluate your work. You will either hand write or word process your report (Using Word) to hand in P5 4 th July. You can use computers in HU2 on Thursday lunchtimes.

7. Where will I find out what I need? Geog 2 Page 78-79- Basic info on causes and effects Connections Page 6- Basic info Green house effect data sheets Effects of global warming data sheets The internet Using the library in your own time.

8. Global warming websites that may help you http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html Government website to calculate carbon footprint http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1570000/newsid_1575400/1575 441.stm Basic overview of the green house effects, the effects of global warming and the Kyoto agreement. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/index.htm Government site providing information and advice on environmental issues http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/Thewiderenviro nment/Climatechange/index.htm Government site providing information on global warming. http://www.greatglobalwarmingswindle.co.uk/ This site provides evidence from the CH4 Documentary that global warming is not man made or isn’t in fact actually happening.

9. 1. What is Global warming? In section 1, describe and explain what global warming is and how it works. Source: Solcomhouse.com Gases in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxides and CFC’s (Greenhouse gases) trap the radiation from the sun that is reflected back from the Earth.

10. solcomhouse.com The gases in the atmosphere act like a blanket around our planet which traps in heat, making the temperature rise. This is called the Greenhouse Effect and is a natural process that keeps the planet warm and sustains life. If the greenhouse effect didn’t exist, the average temperature on earth would be around -18ºC. Greenhouse Effect

11. Is global warming really happening? What evidence is there that global warming is happening? We can look at changes in temperature, Sea levels, large pieces of Ice, known as Glaciers and Ice caps You will need to draw out the grid like the next slide and then watch the next 3 video clips – make notes on each section.

12. TemperaturesSea Levels Glaciers Ice Caps Evidence of climate change

13. Figure 1: Photographs taken from the same point of a South American glacier

14. Figure 2: Photographs taken from the same point of a glacier in the USA

15. What Is The Evidence Of Global Warming? Glacial Retreat Polar Ice Caps Rising Sea Levels

16. 2. How are humans responsible for producing more Carbon Dioxide? What are the major sources of carbon dioxide production? Burning fossil fuels Factories Having lots of cars on the road Cutting down trees For this question, you need to make the points, give examples to support your points and then explain with as much detail as possible

17. Are Humans to blame? In this question you are answering yes – You must now use PEEEL to explain, give reasons and explore why this is the case TO answer this question think and consider the following things for your response – How has life for Humans changed in the last 100 years? What influence and impact have Humans had on the amount of Carbon Dioxide being produced and why is this important? How and why has this change happened – Increased standard of living and how. Increased demand and use for natural resources Increased electricity use Increased heating Changes in Food around the world Use of transport Increased holidaying Development and changes in industry Use and demand of fossil fuels Destruction of the rainforest / Deforestation World population change How do these things influence and change carbon dioxide Explain, Explore, give examples and evidence and evaluate Are these changes equal across the world? Are some countries / people more responsible than others.

18. Q3. Is it just nature? In this question, you are required to give evidence and explanation showing that the warming of the Earth is due natural reasons and not humans. 4 clear reasons why the Earth is warming due to natural causes 1. The output of the sun’s energy changes 2. The orbit of the Earth around the sun changes 3. The tilt of the Earth alters making it closer and further away from the sun 4. The natural wobble of the Earth causes it to become closer to the Sun. Evidence to support this – Historically how has climate changed with no input from humans?

19. TO support with this question we will watch the clip about natural causes again and then short clip from the global warming DVD The key areas are – The Sun: Variations in Solar Output Variations in the Earth’s orbit Variations in the Earth’s tilt Influences on causes of climate change

20. Some scientists believe that the global warming we are seeing has natural causes… The Sun: Variations in Solar Output Variations in the Earth’s orbit Variations in the Earth’s tilt

21. The history of climate change. Prehistoric Life How temperature has changed

22. Question 4 The effects of out of control Climate Change

23. If the greenhouse effect becomes stronger, it could make the Earth warmer than usual. Even a little extra warming may cause problems for humans, plants, and animals. freakyweather.com

24. Sea levels around the world could rise. Cities on coasts would flooding. What if the Earth heats up? lilithnews.comsinostand.com

25. Temperate places that now receive frequent rain and snowfall might become hotter and drier, leading to more drought. What if the Earth heats up? serc.carleton.edu

26. Frequent periods of drought would make it hard to raise crops for food, leading to famine. What if the Earth heats up? photoshelter.comjamblichus.wordpress.com

27. Forest fires could occur more often. What if the Earth heats up? blogs.canoe.ca

28. Plants and animals unable to take the heat may go extinct, and be replaced by heat tolerant species. What if the Earth heats up? saddleridgeva.comneutralexistence.com

29. Hurricanes, tornadoes and other storms caused by changes in heat and water evaporation might occur more frequently and be more intense. What if the Earth heats up? pantherfile.uwm.eduownthedollar.com

30. In the UK, we expect that because of climate change: Temperatures will increase. Winter rainfall will get heavier, increasing the risk of flooding. The effects of Climate Change kirklees.gov.uk

31. Summer rainfall in the UK may reduce considerably, creating pressure on water resources. Sea levels will rise due to melting ice caps, leading to further coastal erosion and flood risk. The effects of Climate Change kirklees.gov.uk

32. What Is The effects Of Global Warming – click on the camera? Threat to Ski resorts Penguins under threat Rising Sea Levels in Maldives Understanding the green house effect The effects of carbon The future of global warming Penguins under threat Effects of climate change The potential future – Click on different videos

33. Scientists worry that climate change is progressing so rapidly that, within decades, humans may be helpless to slow or reverse the trend. There is a threshold where a slight rise in the Earth's temperature can cause a dramatic change in the environment that itself triggers a far greater increase in global temperatures. This is the ‘tipping point’ beyond which really dangerous climate change is likely to be unstoppable. What is happening in the Arctic is a "tipping point”

34. What can we do for the future? Carbon footprint