Extreme Weather and Climate Change Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Jeanne Cooper|Published on: April 8, 2025

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Students examine the relationship between climate change and the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Students build a definition of climate justice and explore its relationship to natural disasters.

Inquire: Students discuss their initial thoughts on the severity and frequency of natural disasters, as well as who is impacted the most when disaster strikes.

Investigate: Students use graphs, infographics, and videos to learn how climate change and climate justice are connected to natural disasters.

Inspire: Students continue to work on their posters about a natural disaster.

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Subjects: Science

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Region: New Jersey

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