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    • Module 3 aims to introduce students to climate change and includes the greenhouse effect and global warming as causes of climate change. While studying the greenhouse effect and global warming, it is also suggested that meaningful combinations with consumption and other reasons be made, and pollution and some other environmental problems should be studied as well.

      The creation of Module 3 content was coordinated by the LeMOON project partner in Poland.

      The European Commission's support for the production of this Module does not constitute an endorsement of its contents, which reflect the views only of the authors. The Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

  • 1. Ecological footprint

    This Module part is prepared by Lydmila Zadorozhnya, Móðurmál, Iceland

    • LESSONS 1 & 2 (2 hours)

      1. ENGAGE: Introduce online carbon footprint calculators.
      2. EXPLAIN: Define "carbon footprint".
      3. EXPLORE: Discuss the different aspects of our lives that impact the environment. Discuss various strategies and lifestyle changes that can help reduce carbon footprints (group work).
      4. EXTEND: Make research and present case studies or success stories of individuals, communities, or businesses that have successfully reduced their carbon footprints. Conduct a class discussion on the feasibility and challenges of adopting these strategies.
      5. EXTEND: Create awareness posters or presentations for the school or community about the importance of reducing carbon footprints and practical steps to achieve this goal.
      6. EVALUATE: Reflect on your own carbon footprint and propose at least one change you can make to reduce it. Discuss your proposed changes with your families and report back on the feasibility and potential impact in the next class.

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      Module 3-Part 1-Lesson 1 and 2 (2 hours) - Ecological Footprint File

      This document shows the whole lesson scenario within the course template. It is the reference document. Anyone interested is likely to study the lesson scenario by following this document.


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      Tools for digital footprint (more info) URL
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      Calculate your digital footprint URL

  • 2. Greenhouse gasses

    This Module part was prepared by Justyna Pająk-Jaroszewska, Martyna Florkowska-Kardasz, IRSIE, Poland

    • Lesson 1: Greenhouse gases - their characteristics and impacts

      1. ENGAGE: Interpretation of the graph, introduction to the topic
      2. EXPLORE: Exploring the topic of greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect (pairwork/groupwork, presentation of the results)
      3. EXPLAIN: The impacts of greenhouse gases (discussion)
      4. EXTEND: Preparing a poster on the subject of greenhouse gases

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      MODULE 3- Part2 - Lesson 1: Greenhouse gases and their impact File

    • Lesson 2: What are the sources of greenhouse gas emissions?

      1. ENGAGE: Revise the definition of greenhouse gases and their impact on the natural environment
      2. EXPLORE: Students list the sources of greenhouse gas emissions, watch a video, and, if there is time, do Internet research
      3. EXPLAIN: Inform the students about the task – creating a mini model/calendar and present its aims and outcomes, group division, task assignment
      4. EXPLORE: The students make a mini model or a calendar presenting the world with controlled greenhouse gas emissions
      5. EXTEND: Discussion on the importance of controlling greenhouse gas emissions, connecting the student-created calendars or models to real-world initiatives and policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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      Module 3 Lesson 2 What are the sources of greenhouse gas emissions? File

  • 3. Greenhouse effects

    This Module part was prepared by Anne CHIAMA, Paul FERNANDEZ and Frédéric GUILLERAY, Lycée Louis Jouvet de Taverny, France

    • Lesson 1: What is the greenhouse effect?

      1. ENGAGE: Life is allowed thanks to greenhouse effect (discussion)
      2. EXPLORE: Any heated body emits infrared radiation (read and make a diagram)
      3. EXPLAIN: Describe the greenhouse effect (presentation or stop motion)
      4. EXTEND: Modeling the greenhouse effect (modelling)

      You can find the evaluation part directly at the end of the lessons (in the uploaded doc).

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      Module 3 - Part 3 - Lesson 1 - What is greenhouse effect File
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      Example of stop motion result by Agathe, french student File

    • Lesson 2: What is greenhouse effect?

      1. ENGAGE: Why does the Earth’s temperature remain stable? (calculate and discussion)
      2. EXPLORE: The two faces of radiative forcing (read and make a diagram)
      3. EXPLAIN: Pick a card of radiative forcing factors (discussion and explanation)
      4. EXTEND: A technological project based on aerosols (Internet research and presentation)
      You can find the evaluation part directly at the end of the lessons.
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      Module 3 - Part 3 - Lesson 2 - Radiation balance and radiative forcing File

  • 4. Climate systems

    This Module part was prepared by Lubomír Hájek and Petra Garay, Tauferova střední odborná škola veterinární Kroměříž, Czech Republic
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      Module 3 - part 4 - lesson 1: Climate systems File

      Lesson 1: Climate systems

      This lesson introduces and promotes knowledge of the climate system. Students explain the major components of the climate system and comprehend the factors influencing it.
      1. ENGAGE: Introduction to climate systems
      2. EXPLAIN: Discuss the key role of each climate system
      3. EXPLORE: Deepen the understanding of climate systems.
      4. EXTEND: Field studies and home projects
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      Module 3 - part 4 - lesson 2: Climate systems File

      Lesson 2: Climate systems

      In this lesson, students comprehend the factors influencing the climate system, including ocean currents and weather patterns.
      1. ENGAGE: Components of climate systems
      2. EXPLORE: Feedback Mechanisms
      3. EXPLAIN: Weather patterns and human activities; ocean currents
      4. EXTEND: Field trip studies and group discussions; hands-on experiments
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      Presentation - Climate systems File

  • 5. Climate change vs climate variability

    This Module part was prepared by Güray Karakaya, contributed by Murat Senger, AFAD, Turkiye

    • Lesson 1 (1 hour)

      1. ENGAGE: Being a Time-traveller. Travelling in time and telling about the period.
      2. EXPLORE: Answering the discussion questions.
      3. EXPLAIN: Studying The Characteristics of La Niña and El Niño (Climate Variability)

      Lesson 2 (1 hour)

      1. EXTEND: Studying ancient civilisations affected by climate change and/or variability
      2. EVALUATE: Answer the questions to check your comprehension of climate change and climate variability.

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      Module 3-Part 5-Lesson 1 and 2 ( 2 hours) - Climate Change vs.Climate Variability File

      This document shows the whole lesson scenario within the course template. It is the reference document. Anyone interested is likely to study the lesson scenario by following this document.


  • WORKSHOP: Weather and climate

    This Workshop was designed by Tatjana Christelbauer MA, Contributors: Mag. Andrea Nagl, Dr. Geraldine Fitoussi-Hoffmann, ACD, Austrian team

    Thematic Units for Week-Long Workshop Sessions: Inquiry-Based Integrated Learning Workshop Series on the Intersection of Arts, Science, Policy