Earth's Climate: Why It Changes

Year 3 & 4 Social Sciences Understanding Climate Change Causes Kamaruka Education Center

Australian Curriculum Links

HASS AC9HS3K01 - Changes to local community HASS AC9HS4K06 - Sustainable resource management HASS AC9HS3S02 - Collect information from sources Science AC9S4U02 - Water cycle processes

What Do You Know About Weather?

Think about the seasons What weather changes have you noticed? What does 'climate' mean to you?

Earth's Blanket Story

Earth has an invisible blanket called the atmosphere This blanket keeps us warm and comfortable Sometimes the blanket gets too thick Too much warmth gets trapped inside

Greenhouse Effect Demonstration

Use clear jars and a lamp Add cards showing different causes Cars, factories, cutting trees Natural causes like volcanoes

What Causes Climate Change?

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Effects of Climate Change

How Does This Affect You?

Have you noticed changes in weather? What about plants and animals around us? How do you feel about these changes? What can we do to help?

Becoming Tree Guardians

Trees fight climate change They absorb carbon dioxide We can help protect them Brainstorm ways to help at school and home

What We Learned Today

Climate change means long-term weather changes Both human activities and natural causes affect climate Effects include warmer temperatures and extreme weather We can help by caring for trees and our environment