holly

Kia ora! I’m Holly, and I’m super excited to chat with you about climate change.

You’ve probably heard about the big changes in weather patterns happening all over the world. A huge part of this is something called global warming – basically, our planet is getting hotter, like it’s got a fever!

Lesson 1: What is climate change?

Learning intention or WALT

Identify what climate change is and why the climate is changing.


Success criteria

  • I can explain what climate change is
  • I can describe the greenhouse effect
  • I can identify the role of fossil fuels in climate change

  Key words

  • Climate
  • Phenomenon
  • Global warming
  • Atmosphere
  • Fossil fuels
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Livestock
  • Solar energy
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Greenhouse effect
  • Synthetic fertiliser
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