Introduction

Introduction - Global temperature

In this next lesson, we look at climate change.
You are going to think about some facts about the climate. Some people do not believe they are facts – perhaps you too are a climate sceptic? We then move on to hear about how these huge conclusions are made from a big data climate scientist. 

Discuss in your group what you know about climate change.

This lesson contains 6 steps and an evaluation. Work them through step by step.

Step

Activity

 

 

Introduction

Find out what you already know.

Step 1

Listening and reading

Name three certainties about climate change. Associate numbers about climate change with facts. Answer questions about this subject. Watch a video about climate change by numbers. Read the transcript, note 3 points.

Step 2

Reading

Tick sentences about bird migration, read a text about this subject. Do the exercise and discuss three reasons with a classmate.

Step 3

Words

Match the words with their definition. Complete sentences with words from the match exercise.

Step 4

Grammar

About the use of wish, Read the theory and rewrite sentences with I wish ...

Step 5

Speaking

Think of other consequences of a rise in temperature. Which is the most significant?

Step 6

Task

Write a report in 200-250 words.

 

Evaluation

Reflecting on what you have learned.

 

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