Learning Objectives

• Understand how the greenhouse effect works and why Earth’s temperature is rising.
• Identify the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions (transport, industry, agriculture).
• Explore the historical context of emissions (Industrial Revolution to present) and how they affect climate.
• Examine how climate change influences extreme weather patterns (storms, droughts, flooding).
• Recognize vulnerable regions and populations affected by rising temperatures and sea levels.
• Introduce mitigation (reducing causes) and adaptation (adjusting to effects) strategies.

Learning Outcomes

• You will
  • Explain the basics of the greenhouse effect (in a short presentation or discussion).
  • Identify at least three major sources of anthropogenic greenhouse gases, with examples.
  • Interpret simple data or graphs showing atmospheric CO₂ and temperature increase over time.
  • Describe at least two real‐world examples of climate‐driven weather changes.
  • Propose one local or regional action to address a climate impact (e.g., planting trees, improving water management).