KS2: Causes of climate change

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Learning question:
What is climate change?
Suitable for:
KS2 (ages 8–11)
Resources include:
Lesson plan, slides, game, classroom activities.
WaterAid/ Keoma Zec

Overview

This lesson introduces the differences between weather and climate, describes the atmosphere and the greenhouse effect, and explores sources of greenhouse gases in daily activities.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:

  • explain the causes of climate change,
  • identify activities which create climate change.

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