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COMBINED RATING

4.2 Stars

TEACHERS (19)

4.6

STUDENTS (8063)

3.8

LENGTH

25 Minutes

GRADES

6

7

8

CAPABILITIES

iPad Support

ES

Spanish Language Support

Text-to-Speech Support

Saves Progress

Description

Learn about global climate change by balancing the needs of your citizens against environmental impacts in this city simulator.

Vocabulary Words

climate change

emissions

budget

greenhouse gas

methane

global warming

cement

coal

fossil fuels

energy efficient homes

solar panels

insulation

mass transit

biodiversity

reduce

reuse

recycle

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Global Climate Change. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

The burning of fossil fuels is a primary source of human carbon dioxide emissions.

Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have increased 25% since 1960.

The increase in average surface temperature on Earth is known as global warming.

Greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat and keep Earth warm by absorbing infrared radiation that radiates from Earth's surface.

Using renewable energy sources is a solution to climate change.

Agriculture is a primary source of human carbon dioxide emissions.

Reducing emissions through reducing, recycling, and reusing natural resources is a solution to climate change.

Water vapor in the atmosphere increases as Earth's surface temperature increases.

A small increase in average surface temperature can have dramatic effects on Earth's ecosystems.

Methane emissions into the atmosphere result from natural gas, agriculture, and livestock.

An effect of climate change is an increase in the volume of water in the ocean.

Global warming is attributed to the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

An effect of climate change is habitat loss and extinction.

Making cement is a primary source of human carbon dioxide emissions.

An effect of climate change is the melting of ice in ice caps and glaciers.

An effect of climate change is more extreme weather.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What is meant by climate change? How do you think climate change may effect living things on Earth? What tools will you be given in the game to help your city prosper?

After the Game

How do greenhouse gases lead to global warming? What factors in a city increase the emission of greenhouse gases? How did building coal power plants affect the build up of greenhouse gases? Which power source do you believe is the best choice for a city? What factors do you need to consider when choosing the correct power source for city?

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