STEM INTERACTIVE: Global Climate Change

Watch Chasing Ice

Take the quiz: Carbon and the climate

Play the game NASA Climate Kids in pairs and identify ways in which a carbon footprint can impact places we have never visited.

Earth & Space Science
Weather and Climate
Grades k-12
Why do glaciers matter?
Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovate products and process using technology

Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

Essential Question:
What would happen if the human race decided to change our planets use of a carbon powered lifestyle?
Climate change: We still have a lot to learn about climate change, about why it's happening and what that means. But one thing is clear: It's real, alright.

1. Watch the video and write down 3 new facts about glacier activity that you found to be interesting.
2. In a small group review Making a Difference : Carbon and the climate. Identify and discuss the most likely and least likely action you would take to reduce your carbon footprint.
3. In pairs play Climate Kids.
4. EXIT TICKET: Explain how far and how wide the carbon footprints we make impact places we may never visit.