Climate change - debate

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

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

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Sustainability

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Deforestation

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Impact

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Emission

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Global Warming

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Carbon footprint

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Greenhouse effect

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Glaciers

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Solar system

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Carbon dioxide

Who is David Attenborough and which year was he born?

1. A British documentary maker, born in 1928
2. An American documentary maker, born in 1926
3. An American biologist & documentary maker, born in 1986
4. A British biologist & documentary maker, born in 1926

Why is David Attenborough campaigning and promoting climate action?

1. To raise awareness about the urgent need to protect the environment
2. To support a political party
3. To promote his documentaries
4. To increase his popularity

Which statement best describes Donald Trump's ideas about climate change during his presidency?

1. He strongly supported the Paris Agreement and implemented policies to reduce carbon emissions
2. He denied the existence of climate change and withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement
3. He acknowledged climate change but prioritised economic growth over environmental policies
4. He launched a global initiative to combat climate change through renewable energy projects

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

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?

What did you think about this lesson? Specify what you liked and didn't like and explain why.