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Module Four:Climate Change

Climate change is a global threat which is already having an impact on millions of people around the world. This module aims to familiarise students with the causes of climate change and the impact it is having on people and the planet. It also provides an opportunity for students to learn how to engage in an action against climate change. Module Four:  Teacher Handbook  |   Student Resource



What is Climate Change?

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34147/33898.pdf Added: 24 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

This lesson will explore the term climate change, its causes and impacts. Activities will encourage students to discuss whether extreme weather events are associated with climate change. The lesson plan guides teachers through the activities. Board displays are also available inside.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SESE Geography

Strand: Natural Environments

Strand unit: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere

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Language: English
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Energy Sources

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34148/33899.pdf Added: 24 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

This lesson will explore the terms renewable and non-renewable energy. Students will learn how CO2 is produced and how it is linked to greenhouse gases. The lesson plan guides teachers through the activities. Board displays are also available inside.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SESE Geography

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Environmental awareness

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Language: English
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Climate Change - A Worldwide View

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34149/33900.pdf Added: 24 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

A lesson to help students understand that climate change is a global issue. The activities will help students to locate different countries around the world where climate change is happening, develop a deeper understanding about the impacts of climate change from a young person’s perspective, and develop empathy towards those that may be more adversely affected by climate change.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SESE Geography

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: People and Other Lands

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Language: English
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Energy Consumption - A Worldwide View

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34150/33901.pdf Added: 24 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

A lesson introducing students to the concept of per capita with regard to energy consumption. The activities encourage students to reflect on how energy consumption can be reduced.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SESE Geography

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Environmental awareness

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Language: English
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Taking Action on Climate Change

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34151/33902.pdf Added: 24 Aug 2020 Contributor: Plan International Resource type: Lesson Plan / Presentation

A lesson helping students to express in a positive way what they have learned in previous lessons around the topic of climate change.

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How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
SESE Geography

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for the environment

3-4
SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

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Language: English
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