The Greenhouse Effect
Reviewing the science of how human activities are altering the earth's atmosphere.
Key Questions
- 1What are the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada?
- 2How does the "albedo effect" accelerate warming in the North?
- 3What is the difference between weather and climate?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
Ready to teach this topic?
Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.
More in Climate Change and Resilience
Impacts on Canadian Regions
A cross-country survey of how climate change is manifesting differently in each province.
3 methodologies
Carbon Pricing and Policy
Debating the effectiveness of carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems.
3 methodologies
Adaptation vs. Mitigation
Distinguishing between efforts to reduce emissions and efforts to live with climate changes.
3 methodologies
Indigenous Climate Leadership
Highlighting how Indigenous communities are using traditional knowledge to monitor and adapt to climate change.
3 methodologies
Youth Climate Activism
Exploring the role of young people in the global and Canadian climate movement.
3 methodologies