Environmental Care and Sustainability · Environmental Interaction

Climate Change and Our Weather

Investigating the difference between weather and climate and the impact of global warming.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is the weather in Ireland changing compared to fifty years ago?
  2. 2What are the primary causes of the greenhouse effect?
  3. 3How can small changes in our school help combat a global problem?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Weather, climate and atmosphereNCCA: Primary - Environmental awareness and care
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Exploring Our World: 4th Class Geography
Unit: Environmental Care and Sustainability
Period: Environmental Interaction

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