This course is designed for 5th grade science. Students will investigate climate change and its effects on the environment. This course will allow students to be able to:

  • Understand the link between temperatures and CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere
  • Identify the gases that contribute to global warming
  • Describe cause and effect relationships in an environment
  • Discuss their roles as citizens in the reduction of greenhouse gases
  • Learn how past patterns can help to predict future scenarios
  • Participate in class discussions related to the impact of the greenhouse effect and global warming.
  • Work constructively in groups
  • Debate controversial aspects of climate change 
  • Consider the opinions of others and respond respectfully