The purpose of this exercise is for you to combine what we have learned this semester about climate and 1) address some of thecauses and effects of climate change, 2) explore different strategies humans can use in response to the threat of climate change, 3) practice using scientific evidence to support a position or argument, and 4) evaluate scientific evidence as presented. To help you gain an appreciation for the complexity of the issues there we are going to take on character roles and propose action plans for the city Charleston, SC.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
• Identify how rising sea levels will impact regions in the United States
• Give examples of prevention, mitigation, and adaptation strategies
• Define and distinguish between mitigation, prevention, and adaptation as responses to climate change
• Use scientific evidence in support of an argument or conclusion
• Employ critical thinking and creativity to solve problems
• Challenge student understanding about the complexity of society’s reactions to climate change
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