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Climate change - Lesson 3
Learning objectives:
You increased your vocabulary
You have practiced your English speaking skills
After this lesson you have learned more about the different perspectives/views on the climate change debate
Slide 1 - Slide
Slide 2 - Video
Translate: Sustainability
Slide 3 - Open question
Translate: Deforestation
Slide 4 - Open question
Translate: Impact
Slide 5 - Open question
Translate: Emission
Slide 6 - Open question
Translate: Global Warming
Slide 7 - Open question
Translate: Carbon footprint
Slide 8 - Open question
Translate: Greenhouse effect
Slide 9 - Open question
Translate: Glaciers
Slide 10 - Open question
Translate: Solar system
Slide 11 - Open question
Translate: Carbon dioxide
Slide 12 - Open question
Who is David Attenborough and which year was he born?
A
A British documentary maker, born in 1928
B
An American documentary maker, born in 1926
C
An American biologist & documentary maker, born in 1986
D
A British biologist & documentary maker, born in 1926
Slide 13 - Quiz
Why is David Attenborough campaigning and promoting climate action?
A
To raise awareness about the urgent need to protect the environment
B
To support a political party
C
To promote his documentaries
D
To increase his popularity
Slide 14 - Quiz
Which statement best describes Donald Trump's ideas about climate change during his presidency?
A
He strongly supported the Paris Agreement and implemented policies to reduce carbon emissions
B
He denied the existence of climate change and withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement
C
He acknowledged climate change but prioritised economic growth over environmental policies
D
He launched a global initiative to combat climate change through renewable energy projects
Slide 15 - Quiz
Slide 16 - Video
Slide 17 - Video
Debate: rules and setup
2 groups (at opposite ends of the room): Team Trump vs Team David Attenborough
Prepare arguments in favour of / against statements & make poster (10 minutes)
3 students represent the group during the debate & the other students present the poster
Slide 18 - Slide
Statements
Is Trump the greenest president ever? Search on the internet (and compare with e.g. Biden)
Has David Attenborough always believed in global warming?
Should we focus on immediate economic and energy needs, as Trump suggests, or should we listen to scientists and conservationists like Attenborough and take strong actions to prevent long-term environmental harm?
Slide 19 - Slide
What did you think about this lesson? Specify what you liked and didn't like and explain why.