Global Warming Overview Students will examine the text of Human Activity and the Environment 2000 and various other resources, analyze them and debate the factors contributing to Global Warming. Scientists have expressed concern that human-induced changes in the atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations are significantly enhancing the naturally occurring greenhouse effect. This enhancement is predicted to cause warming of the earth's atmosphere and significant disruptions in global climatic systems. The causes of global warming as related to natural phenomena, using historical models. Plan with teacher-librarian for research time and strategies Assign groups for debates, ensuring that some are assigned to refute the resolution.
Students organize their findings to support or refute the resolution, as assigned.
Teacher appoints a neutral Speaker or Moderator to conduct the debate. Invite the teacher-librarian or other colleagues or classes to hear the debates. The Speaker may conduct a secret ballot on the issue, and make the results public. Role play a simulated activity with students representing politicians at each level, environmentalists, fossil fuel multinational companies, automobile manufactures, and citizens groups. Please send comments or examples of how you used this exercise in your class to Learning resources. .