| Description: | The concepts related to Climate change is embedded in much of our revised science curriculum and to that effect many of our teachers our looking for novel and real experiences to introduce and continue the learning in this area. We have partnered with the Biosphere an Environmental Museum in Montreal Canada which has a mandate to educate on major environmental issues such as air, water, biodiversity, climate change, sustainable development and more. We will be participating in an interactive (state of the art) Video Conference with meteorologists and educators from the Biosphere on the topic of climate change. The goal here is to have a multipoint where two classes participate in the lesson simultaneously. At the end of presentation, they would present local affects of climate change to the partner class, as well as ask questions of the expert. We are running 25 sessions mostly in May and June (but 3 are in April – 13, 20, and 28). This is a great opportunity for two classes to interact with one another. The Biosphere presentation will likely be about 40 minutes, giving 10 minutes for classes to present and 10 minutes for questions. During the presentation, students will be asked to participate by filling in surveys and answering questions. If you are interested please contact me @ clayton.ellis@peelsb.com Here is a quick blurb about the conference that will be presented (but not in its entirety as it will have to be modified to allow time for the classes to interact) A Change in the Air This educational activity fosters discussion about the very latest scientific information on air quality and climate change, their impacts on the environment and what we can do about it. It includes several visual simulations and provides an opportunity for exchanges between students and an expert facilitator. • Outline of Subject Matter: • Earth's atmosphere, components and functions • The greenhouse effect • The earth's past climates • Factors that influence the earth's climate • Quantity of carbon dioxide since industrialization • Observed changes and expected changes in the next 100 years • Impacts: dropping water levels, rising sea levels, North and South Poles, Ocean Conveyor Belt, extreme weather events • Solutions to reduce your greenhouse gases (GHG) • Post-visit challenge: individual and collective concrete actions to reduce your GHG |
| Dates: | between May 17 and June 4, EDT |
| Sign up method: | Email: clayton.ellis@peelsb.com |
| Grades: | 8, 9, 10 |
| Subjects: | Science (Life), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History |
Clayton Ellis
905 890 1010 x3474
Peel District School Board
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