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Talofa, I’m Pene.

Last time we learned why the climate is changing, and today we’re going to chat about the impact it’s having on our world. Climate change is a big deal, and it’s pretty fascinating, so listen up.

Lesson 2: How is climate change affecting the world?

Learning intention or WALT

Identify some key impacts of climate change on the world.


Success criteria

  • I can read graphs that show how the Earth’s temperature is increasing
  • I can examine Earth’s polar regions and describe the changes I see
  • I can explain the impacts of climate change on people, animals and places

  Key words

  • Earth (Papatūānuku)
  • Arctic Circle
  • Antarctic Circle
  • Pacific Island nations
  • Dehydration
  • Starvation
  • Habitat
  • Emissions
  • Predator
  • Extinction
  • Erosion
  • Tūrangawaewae (our place to stand, our home)
The sun baking the land