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Unit 4 – Sustainability

This unit focuses on the critical implications of climate change, utilizing the documentary ‘6 Degrees Could Change the World’ to analyze how varying degrees of temperature increase can reshape life on Earth. Students will explore the risks associated with each degree rise, such as ocean life threats, heatwave fatalities, urban flooding, and potential mass extinction. Through reflective discussions and textbook engagement, learners will grasp the urgency of addressing climate change, evaluate key international agreements, and consider personal impacts and solutions.

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Unit 4 – Sustainability

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  1. Unit 4 – Sustainability Climate Change Section

  2. DAY 1 Watch ‘6 Degrees could Change the World’ Degree 1 and 2 Could Just One Degree Change the World? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ZQRIsn2pA&list=PL513A1C0ACD1C5FD2 2 Degrees Warmer: Ocean Life in Danger • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-0_gDXqYeQ&list=PL513A1C0ACD1C5FD2

  3. DAY 1 Watch ‘6 Degrees could Change the World’ Degree 1 and 2 Textbook Chapter 20 • Page 335 Question #1 (Tipping Points) • Is Climate Change a new issue? Discuss why climate changes, regardless of size are important to human activity. • Page 335 Question #2 (Greenhouse Effect) • Page 335 Question #3 A ONLY (Carbon Sink)

  4. Day 2 (Wednesday Dec 11th) Watch ‘6 Degrees could Change the World’ Degree 3 and 4 • 3 Degrees Warmer: Heat Wave Fatalities • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rdLu7wiZOE&list=PL513A1C0ACD1C5FD2 4 Degrees Warmer: Great Cities Wash Away • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skFrR3g4BRQ&list=PL513A1C0ACD1C5FD2

  5. Day 2 (Wednesday Dec 11th) Watch ‘6 Degrees could Change the World’ Degree 3 and 4 Textbook Chapter 20 • What are the 9 characteristics of Climate Change outlined in this chapter? List one piece of information about each one. • Page 335 Question #4 A and B ONLY (Feedback Loop)

  6. Day 3 (Wednesday Dec 11th) Watch ‘6 Degrees could Change the World’ Degree 5 and 6 Textbook Chapter 20 • Define and explain:Rio Conference, 1992Kyoto Protocol – note who has improved and who has notBali Conference, 2007 – note the positions of the two major groups of nations • Select one of the three approaches being considered to solve the climate change problem (Pg 332-333). Briefly describe what it involves. • What will climate change mean for you? Read through the list on page 334 and reflect.

  7. Day 3 (Wednesday Dec 11th) • Watch ‘6 Degrees could Change the World’ Degree 5 and 6 • 5 Degrees Warmer: Civilization Collapses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nRf2RTqANg&list=PL513A1C0ACD1C5FD2 • 6 Degrees Warmer: Mass Extinction? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8qmaAMK4cM&list=PL513A1C0ACD1C5FD2

  8. Reflection • Discuss your reactions to the film clips from 6 Degrees Could Change the World with the students at your table. • Using chapter 20 in the textbook, complete any outstanding questions from this section.

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