Students will be able to:

1. Describe Michigan’s contributions to the causes of climate change.

2. Describe individual and group behaviors which can reduce contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.

3. Compare mitigation strategies with adaptation strategies.

4. Evaluate personal and group actions to respond to global warming.

Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations

Grade 6-7 Science:

• Describe renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy for human consumption (electricity, fuels), compare their effects on the environment, and include overall costs and benefits. E2.4A

HS Earth Science:

• Examine the negative impact of human activities B3.4C

Grade 6-8 Social Studies:

• Conduct research on contemporary global topics and issues, compose persuasive essays, and develop a plan for action.

6-G6.1.1

– Global Climate Change – Investigate the impact of global climate change and describe the significance for human/ environment relationships.

• Clearly state an issue as a question or public policy, trace the origins of an issue, analyze various perspectives, and generate and evaluate alternative resolutions. 6-P3.1.1, 7-P3.1.1

• Demonstrate knowledge of how, when, and where individuals would plan and conduct activities intended to advance views in matters of public policy, report the results, and evaluate effectiveness. 6-P4.2.1, 7-P4.2.1, 8-P4.2.1

• Participate in projects to help or inform others. 6 – P4.2.3, 7 – P4.2.3, 8 – P4.2.3

• Identify, research, analyze, discuss, and defend a position on a national public policy issue. 8-P3.1.1

Climate Literacy Principles

• #4. Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes.

• #6. Human activities are impacting the climate system.

• #7. Climate change will have consequences for the earth system and human lives.