Weather and Climate · Semester 2

Climate Change: Causes and Evidence

Investigating natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change and supporting scientific evidence.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the difference between natural climate variability and anthropogenic climate change.
  2. Analyze the scientific evidence supporting global warming.
  3. Critique common misconceptions about climate change.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

Level: Secondary 1
Subject: Geography
Unit: Weather and Climate
Period: Semester 2

Suggested Methodologies

Document Mystery

Analyze evidence to solve a historical question

30–45 min

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Philosophical Chairs

Take a side, argue, and move if persuaded

20–40 min

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