Climate Change Lesson 14 : Climate Change in the News
Students examine news sources and compare the type of coverage climate change receives as well as the objectivity of the sources. They explore the real world of research by identifying Michigan climate science researchers and their interests.
Students will answer these essential questions:
How is climate change represented in the news?
What kind of research is being conducted about climate change?
Subject/Target Grade
Science and Social Studies/ Middle School
Duration
Two 45-50 periods – Classroom setting or Computer lab
Materials
From MEECS Climate Change Resource DVD
• Three-Prong Approach to Climate Change Research (transparency master)
• Newspaper Research (student activity)
per class
• Three-Prong Approach to Climate Change Research (transparency master)
per small group
• Climate Change Headlines (student activity)
per student
• Making Sense of Climate Change Science (student resource) - class set
• News Analysis (student activity)