Title: Understanding Global Warming

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Subject: Social Studies

Duration: 2-3 class periods

Objective:

Students will be able to:

1. Define global warming and its causes.
2. Understand the impact of global warming on the environment and human life.
3. Identify ways to reduce the effects of global warming.

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Computer and projector
• Handouts on global warming
• Videos on global warming
• Chart paper and markers

Procedure:

Day 1:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they have heard of global warming. Write their responses on the board.
• Explain that global warming is a gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

1. Causes of Global Warming (20 minutes)

• Show a video on global warming and discuss the causes of global warming.
• Ask students to brainstorm ways in which humans contribute to global warming.
• Write their responses on the board and discuss each one.

1. Effects of Global Warming (20 minutes)

• Show a video on the effects of global warming and discuss the impact of global warming on the environment and human life.
• Ask students to brainstorm ways in which global warming affects the environment and human life.
• Write their responses on the board and discuss each one.

1. Ways to Reduce the Effects of Global Warming (20 minutes)

• Show a video on ways to reduce the effects of global warming and discuss ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint.
• Ask students to brainstorm ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint.
• Write their responses on the board and discuss each one.

Day 2:

1. Review (10 minutes)

• Review the previous day’s lesson by asking students to define global warming and its causes.

1. Group Activity (30 minutes)

• Divide students into groups of four.
• Provide each group with a handout on global warming.
• Ask each group to read the handout and discuss the causes, effects, and ways to reduce the effects of global warming.
• Each group should create a chart paper with their findings.

1. Presentation (30 minutes)

• Ask each group to present their chart paper to the class.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide feedback.

Day 3:

1. Conclusion (10 minutes)

• Summarize the lesson by highlighting the causes, effects, and ways to reduce the effects of global warming.
• Ask students to reflect on what they have learned.

Assessment:

• Students will be assessed based on their participation in class discussions, group activity, and presentation.