Climate change - debate

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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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 - Tekstslide

Slide 2 - Video

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Sustainability

Slide 3 - Open vraag

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Deforestation

Slide 4 - Open vraag

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Impact

Slide 5 - Open vraag

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Emission

Slide 6 - Open vraag

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Global Warming

Slide 7 - Open vraag

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Carbon footprint

Slide 8 - Open vraag

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Greenhouse effect

Slide 9 - Open vraag

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Glaciers

Slide 10 - Open vraag

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Solar system

Slide 11 - Open vraag

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Carbon dioxide

Slide 12 - Open vraag

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 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

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 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 20 - Open vraag