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    The document discusses the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases. It provides background information on the topic, activities for students, and discussion questions. Some key points are that greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere like a blanket, and increased greenhouse gases could lead to rising sea levels and temperatures with consequences for plants, animals, and humans.

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    Episode 32

    Activity th
    11 November 2014

    Greenhouse Gases
    Key Learning
    Students will investigate and describe the greenhouse effect. Students will consider the
    consequences for not reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

    The Australian Curriculum


    Science / Science as a Human Endeavour / Nature and
    Science / Science Understanding / Biological sciences
    development of science
    The growth and survival of living things are affected by the Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using
    physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094) Year 6 evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena
    (ACSHE098) Year 6

    Discussion Questions
    1. Briefly summarise the Greenhouse Gases story.
    2. Name a greenhouse gas.
    3. How do greenhouse gases affect the temperature on earth?
    4. Greenhouse gases are a natural part of the earth’s climate system. True or false?
    5. How are greenhouse gases like blankets?
    6. What do energy sources like coal and petrol release into the atmosphere?
    7. Scientists say that greenhouse gases have risen to their highest level in
    ________________ years.
    8. What impact could increased temperatures have on the planet?
    9. How do trees help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
    10. What can people do to help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

    Activities

    Keywords

    Watch the BtN Greenhouse Gases story again and ask students to record as many key words as
    they can. Students then clarify their understanding of the key words by writing down what they
    think the word means. Swap definitions with a partner and ask them to add to or change the
    definition. Check them using a dictionary or other source.

    ©ABC 2014
    Key word My definition Dictionary definition

    Greenhouse gas

    Atmosphere

    Climate change

    Energy

    Gas emissions

    Greenhouse effect

    What is the Greenhouse effect?


    Ask students to discuss their understanding of the
    greenhouse effect. Students will then draw on data
    from their own investigations and secondary sources.

     What is the greenhouse effect?


     Why is it called the greenhouse effect?
     How is the earth a greenhouse? What are the
    similarities between earth’s atmosphere and a
    greenhouse that you would find in a garden?

    Teachers, visit this website for ideas on explaining the


    greenhouse effect.
    http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/AGC/ti_explaining_greenhou
    se_effect.html

    Greenhouse effect diagram


    Students will describe and illustrate the greenhouse effect. Include the following elements: sun,
    earth, atmosphere, ozone layer and greenhouse gases.

    Research questions
     The greenhouse effect acts like a blanket keeping the earth warm. Explain this concept.
     If the greenhouse effect did not exist, would the earth be cooler or warmer? Explain.
     What human activities are releasing more gases to the overall amount of gas in the
    atmosphere?
     Some human activities raise gas emissions and therefore enhance the greenhouse effect.
    As a result the earth’s temperature rises. True or false?

    ©ABC 2014
    Considering consequences

    Ask the class to consider a range of consequences for not reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
    Rate the consequences on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is a low impact and 10 is severe impact.
    Have students give their opinion on the likelihood of each consequence. Below are some
    suggested consequences:

     Rising temperatures
     Ice will melt
     Sea levels will rise
     Plants and animals at risk
     Ecosystems will be affected (e.g. the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem)
     Health will be affected
     Extreme weather (heat waves, flooding, bushfires, drought)

    Taking action

    Ask your students ‘What can we do and why is it important to get involved
    in tackling climate change?’

    Facilitate a brainstorming session and record students’ responses on a


    mind map. Individually or in pairs students will explore ways that their
    school and home can reduce energy demand, become more energy
    efficient and incorporate renewable energy sources.

    Students can undertake one or more of the following activities:


     Make a time capsule. Students will include images from magazines, newspapers or
    students' own drawings to convey their ideas. Students will make predictions about what
    they think the future will be like. The time capsule could document how governments,
    business, school communities and homes and families are trying to become more
    sustainable. Provide the following prompt for students to use when writing their short essay:
    'when you open this time capsule in the year 2020 I think ...’
     Develop an action plan using flowcharts, consequence charts and timelines that your
    school can follow to show what they are doing in response to climate change.
     Contact your local council and/or schools in your area to share ideas on how your
    community can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
     Write letters to editors of newspapers expressing your schools views on climate change
    and how it may impact on communities, plants and animals in your local area.
     Contribute a class article to the school newsletter sharing your research.
     Invite a scientist to visit your school to talk about the effects of climate change.

    ©ABC 2014
    Further activity

    Understanding Climate Change. This unit introduces students to the key issues
    involved with global change and how they relate to our changing climate. Students
    explore different sources of greenhouse gas emissions and seek information
    detailing the potential impact they have on global climate.
    http://www.csiro.au/Portals/Education/Teachers/Classroom-
    activities/CarbonKids/CarbonKids-Understanding-Climate-Change.aspx

    Homeley Greenhouse Horror Story. An Australian family finds out why


    their energy bills are soaring. Join the McSweeney-Glenright family as
    the Carbon Cops audit their energy use around the house, putting their
    water use, transportation options and household heating under the
    microscope. http://splash.abc.net.au/media/-/m/520847

     Related Research Links


    Behind the News – Sheep Burps
    http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3689506.htm

    Bureau of Meteorology – Greenhouse effect


    http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/glossary/greenhouse.shtml

    NASA Climate Kids – What is the greenhouse effect?


    http://climatekids.nasa.gov/greenhouse-effect/

    Essential Energy – The Greenhouse Effect


    https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/content/education-the-greenhouse-effect

    EPA – A student’s guide to global climate change


    http://www.epa.gov/climatestudents/scientists/index.html

    Classroom Antarctica – Greenhouse effect and climate change


    http://classroom.antarctica.gov.au/climate/greenhouse-effect-and-climate-change

    Sustainable Schools – Don’t waste your energy


    http://www.sustainableschools.sa.edu.au/files/pages/Dont%20waste%20your%20energy/DontWast
    eYourEnergyWeb.pdf

    ©ABC 2014

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