FACTivity – What Do the World’s Forests Have to Do with Climate Change?
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Two ways to address climate change are to take care of the trees and vegetation we have now and to plant more trees and other plants. In this FACTivity, you'll identify ways you and your community can address climate change. Then you'll create a timeline of steps for accomplishing these goals.
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Standards addressed in this Activity:
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 science education standards emphasizing inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and integrating engineering practices, aiming to deepen understanding of science while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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MS-ESS3-3
Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
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MS-ESS3-5
Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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People, Places, and Environments
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Time, Continuity, and Change