Earth's Fever: Understanding Climate Change and the Greenhouse Effect

Science Grades 5th Grade 3:28 Video
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Lesson Description

Explore the causes and effects of climate change and discover how we can protect our planet. This lesson uses the "Climate Change and the Greenhouse Effect | Educational Videos for Kids" video by Happy Learning English to explain complex concepts in an engaging way.

Video Resource

Climate Change and the Greenhouse Effect | Educational Videos for Kids

Happy Learning English

Duration: 3:28
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Key Concepts

  • Climate Change
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Renewable Energy
  • Human Impact on the Environment

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define climate change and the greenhouse effect.
  • Students will be able to identify the primary causes of climate change, including the burning of fossil fuels.
  • Students will be able to explain the potential consequences of climate change.
  • Students will be able to list actions individuals and communities can take to mitigate climate change.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they know about climate change. Record their initial thoughts and questions on the board. Briefly introduce the video and its purpose: to explain climate change and the greenhouse effect in a kid-friendly way.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the "Climate Change and the Greenhouse Effect | Educational Videos for Kids" video. Encourage students to pay attention to the main points about what climate change is, what causes it, and what we can do about it.
  • Discussion (10 mins)
    After the video, facilitate a class discussion based on the discussion questions. Encourage students to share their thoughts and ask questions.
  • Interactive Activity: Greenhouse Model (15 mins)
    Conduct the Greenhouse Model activity. This reinforces the concept of the greenhouse effect in a hands-on way.
  • Wrap-up and Quiz (8 mins)
    Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson. Administer the multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes to assess student understanding. Review answers and address any remaining questions.

Interactive Exercises

  • Greenhouse Model
    Create a simple greenhouse model using two identical glass jars. Place a thermometer and some soil in each jar. Cover one jar with plastic wrap to simulate the greenhouse effect. Place both jars in direct sunlight. Observe and record the temperature in each jar every few minutes. Discuss the difference in temperature and how it relates to the greenhouse effect on Earth.

Discussion Questions

  • What is climate change, according to the video?
  • What are fossil fuels, and why are they a problem?
  • How does the greenhouse effect work?
  • What are some of the consequences of climate change that the video mentioned?
  • What can we do to help stop climate change?

Skills Developed

  • Critical Thinking
  • Scientific Literacy
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is climate change making the Earth?

Correct Answer: Hotter

Question 2:

What causes the greenhouse effect?

Correct Answer: Burning fossil fuels

Question 3:

Which of these is a fossil fuel?

Correct Answer: Coal

Question 4:

What type of energy does NOT cause harmful gases?

Correct Answer: Clean Energy

Question 5:

According to the video, what can you do to help stop climate change?

Correct Answer: Take public transport

Question 6:

What might happen if the Earth gets too hot?

Correct Answer: Sea levels will rise

Question 7:

The video says that fossil fuels are burned to produce what?

Correct Answer: Energy

Question 8:

What forms a roof that retains heat?

Correct Answer: Tons of gas

Question 9:

The video mentions that if the temperature rises, what will increase?

Correct Answer: Severe storms

Question 10:

What can you do to reduce climate change?

Correct Answer: Take public transport

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Climate change is making the Earth very _______.

Correct Answer: hot

Question 2:

Burning __________ fuels causes the greenhouse effect.

Correct Answer: fossil

Question 3:

______ and wind are clean sources of energy.

Correct Answer: sun

Question 4:

The greenhouse effect traps _____ in the atmosphere.

Correct Answer: heat

Question 5:

Taking care of animals, rivers, and seas helps protect the ___________.

Correct Answer: environment

Question 6:

Melting ice can cause the sea level to ____.

Correct Answer: rise

Question 7:

When fossil fuels are burned, ____ are released into the atmosphere.

Correct Answer: gases

Question 8:

The layer of gasses around the Earth is called the ___________.

Correct Answer: atmosphere

Question 9:

Using public __________ helps stop climate change.

Correct Answer: transport

Question 10:

We can all make a _________ by working together.

Correct Answer: change

Educational Standards

5.ESS3.1:Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environments. 5.ESS2.1:Develop a model to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact. 5.LS2.2:Use models to explain factors that upset the stability to local ecosystems.

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