Get out a
piece of
lined paper
and write
your name
at the top.
Warm-up:
What is
climate
change?
Climate Change Facts
Science uses language differently than everyday English
You can’t “prove” or “disprove” most things
Can show data that does or doesn’t support a conclusion
Scientists don’t make the best persuasive arguments
because of this
Climate Change Facts (cont.)
It’s commonly accepted among scientists that average
global temperatures are increasing
It’s also widely accepted that increased CO2 production
FROM HUMANS contributes to this increase of
temperatures
Big Question
How does climate change cause worse
winter weather?
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQliow4ghtU
Take Notes!
Answer Essential Question
How does climate change cause worse
winter weather?
What thoughts or questions do you
have about climate change?