Climate Change - No Prep Lesson - PowerPoint™

Did you know that rising temperatures have led to more extreme weather events, or that wildfires are now lasting longer? Milder winters are also allowing mosquitoes to spread, carrying diseases into new areas.

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in global temperatures and atmospheric conditions. While climate has always fluctuated, human activities are now causing temperatures to rise faster than ever before in Earth’s history.

This no-prep, resource about issues around climate change provides a wealth of information for students to explore. The resource helps children understand what climate change is and its global impact. The slides are vibrant and packed with facts, making them a useful addition to any environmental unit.

Students can engage with structured and open-ended questions, express their views, and conduct research (under adult supervision if learning from home). This resource is great for distance learning, whole-class teaching, or small group instruction.

Presentation includes:
Photographs
Illustrations
Embedded videos
Short activities
Key topics:
Climate and climate change
The consequences of climate change
Fossil fuels: gas, coal, and oil
Burning fossil fuels and global warming
The Industrial Revolution
Fracking: costs and benefits
The monarch butterfly
Sea otters and climate change
Photo focus: melting ice, extreme weather, habitat loss
Melting glaciers and ice caps
The ozone layer
Coral bleaching and how it affects algae
The impact of climate change on children
Food shortages, ticks, and climate change
Actions to reduce climate change
Climate Change Summit 2024 and COP24
Southern California water restrictions
Reducing global warming: what you can do
Printable comprehension worksheets (over 70 included):
How do we use electricity?
Help the planet
What do I waste? (doing better)
Reading comprehensions
This resource is perfect for teaching about climate change, helping children understand the issues while engaging them with colorful slides, research opportunities, and thought-provoking questions.