Responding to Climate Change
Students will evaluate mitigation and adaptation strategies for addressing climate change.
Key Questions
- Compare the effectiveness of mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture) versus adaptation strategies (e.g., sea walls).
- Assess the barriers to international cooperation on carbon reduction targets.
- Design a local community plan to adapt to projected climate change impacts.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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