the average weather conditions for a particular location over a long period of time

the effect of some gases in the atmosphere that keep Earth’s surface warmer than it would be without them

an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature

how often something happens in a given period of time

Climate change and human activities

Science

In the Climate change and greenhouse gases unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, and the use of renewable energy resources and changes to transport infrastructure that could reduce emissions.

In primary science, pupils learnt about our climate and the factors affecting it.  The emphasis was on using data, taking precise measurements, recording data, and presenting findings.

This unit introduces the greenhouse effect, global warming and the impact of climate change on weather events. It explores some actions that can be taken to use resources, and to live, in a sustainable way.

Climate change and living sustainably

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

average weather conditions for a location over a long period of time

gases in the atmosphere keeping Earth warmer than without them

Match the words about climate change to the correct definitions.

a change in weather patterns through the year

a shift in weather patterns over many years

a severe weather event (like a hurricane)

it will increase in some places and decrease in other places

How does global warming affect the average temperature in different places?

How does global warming affect the frequency of extreme weather events?

It’s made up. It’s not a problem. All is good!

It’s real. It’s us. It’s bad. There’s hope!

It’s uncertain. It’s not a problem. It’s bad. There’s hope!

It’s real. It’s us. It’s bad. There’s no hope!

What does the **Yale Program on Climate Change Communication** say about climate change?

switch off computers at the end of each day

use air conditioning to keep cool in the summer

wear warmer clothes and turn the heating down

How could someone working in an office help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

carbon dioxide gas is being added to the air

carbon dioxide gas is being taken out of the air

carbon dioxide gas in the air is reacting with other gases

What proportion of Earth’s atmosphere is made of carbon dioxide gas?

How has human activity changed the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Some gases in the atmosphere keep the Earth’s surface warmer than it would be without them.  What is this effect called?

the unusual, rapid increase in Earth’s average surface temperature

the gradual rise in Earth's average surface temperature over thousands of years

the unusual, rapid increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

the gradual rise in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere over thousands of years

Which statement best describes who believes global warming is caused by human activity?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Climate change and human activities

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.