Addressing Climate Change at Proctor High School
Explore the steps taken by Public Policy Analysts to tackle climate change, including defining the problem, gathering evidence, identifying causes, and developing solutions. Learn how students are engaging in activities to understand and combat the impact of climate change on the environment. Discover resources and tools to take action and make a difference.
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Climate Change J. Morgan T.R. Proctor High School jmorgan@uticaschools.org
Public Policy Analyst (PPA) Define the Problem Gather the Evidence Identify the Causes Evaluate an Existing Policy Develop Solutions Select the Best Solution (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness)
Define the Problem Climate change is impacting the environment of the polar ice caps. Source: Google images
Gather the Evidence How do we know that climate change is happening? Complete Worksheet 2 with your group, collecting at least 3 valid pieces of data. http://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/worksheet2.doc Remember to cite your sources!
Gather the Evidence Decreased snow cover Glacial retreat Artic sea ice declining Decreasing ice sheets Rise in sea level Global temperature increase Ocean temperature increase Source: nasa.gov
Identify the Causes Why is climate change happening? BRAINSTORM and complete Worksheet #3 with your group. http://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/worksheet3.html
Identify the Causes HOPEFULLY you came up with TWO definite reasons! HUMANS Source: nasa.gov CARBON DIOXIDE
Develop Solutions What can we do to stop or reduce climate change? BRAINSTORM and complete Worksheet 5 with your group. http://flippedtips.com/plegal/tips/worksheet5.html Source: Google images
Develop Solutions Reduce Reuse Recycle Everyone must have Hybrid/Electric cars Finding/developing alternative forms of fossil fuels Outlaw fossil fuel usage Outlaw factories that emit pollution Everyone plant a tree (get rid of the excess CO2) Pollution regulation laws for big businesses
Select the Best Solution Feasibility VS Effectiveness What is FEASIBILITY? What is EFFECTIVENESS?
Alt. fuel. Outlaw fuel Outlaw factories Recycle Pollution regulations Hybrid cars Plant a tree
Select the Best Solution Which solution is the best? Discuss this question with your group and come up with the solution that your group thinks is the BEST! We will collaborate as a class and vote on the BEST solution. Source: Google images
Whats Next? Let s do our part! WE ONLY HAVE ONE EARTH! Source: Google images
