Mr. Rott's Science Room
  • Welcome
  • IB Biology
    • Diversity of Life
    • Molecules of Life
    • Cells
    • Changes in Life
    • Macromolecules
    • Membranes & Membrane Transport
    • Cell Function
    • Environmental Interactions
    • Enzymes & Metabolism
    • Respiration & Photosynthesis
    • DNA Synthesis & Alterations
    • Protein Synthesis
    • Ecosystems & Energy
    • 2016 IB Biology Curriculum Content >
      • Cell Biology
      • Plant Biology
      • Evolution & Biodiversity
    • IA & Statistical Analysis Resources
  • Biology
    • Bacteria Inquiry Unit
    • Feeding the World
    • Cancer
    • Rise of Superbugs
    • Got Tuna?
    • Dogs Decoded
    • Waste Water Unit
    • Global Climate Change Unit
    • Human Impact Unit
    • Spring Inquiry Unit
  • Resources
    • Graphing & Calculations
    • What Statistical Test Do I Use?
    • What Graph Do I Use?
    • Scientific Method
    • Biology Video Lectures
    • TuHS Vernier Sensors
    • Proficiency FAQ
    • Project Based Learning
    • Citing Sources
    • Welcome Back Night Presentations
    • Google Docs & Tech Courses >
      • Beginning Google Apps
      • Advanced Google Apps
      • Creating a Google Classroom
  • About Mr. Rott

Global Climate Change

Picture
Earth provides a habitat environment unlike any other known planet.  Much of this is due to earth's atmosphere. This invisible protector of various gasses contains the oxygen necessary for most survival of most organisms, helps to keep the planet warm and helps to keep life safe from harmful UV sunlight rays.  Much of this and more is dependent on the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.  Measurements of the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations have been found to be increasing, drastically, over the last 50-100 years.  What has caused this change and how might it affect life, including the lives of humans, in the years to come?  This is a crucial question to biology, science, and the existence of life on the planet and the question we will examine in this unit.

Unit Question:
Will carbon destroy life on earth?

Unit Project

Students will create an illustrated map to demonstrate the relationship between the carbon cycle, photosynthesis, greenhouse effect, and human influence on organisms within changed ecosystems. 
Students will plan, conduct, and investigate factors influencing the greenhouse effect.

Unit Skills

  • Skill 2: Developing & Using Model
  • ​Skill 3: Planning Investigations
  • Skill 4: Carrying out Investigations
  • Skill 5: Analyzing & Interpreting Data
  • Skill 6: Creating Explanations & Designing Solutions​

Unit Content

  • I can make a model to illustrate the process and role of photosynthesis and respiration in the cycling of carbon within the environment. 
  • I can evaluate reasons why ecosystems remain consistent, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem

Additional Resources

Readings:
  • Discovery News: Climate Records Shattered in 2013
  • NASA: Climate Change Resource Reel
  • NASA: Global Climate Change Resources
  • NY Times: Mystery Malady Kills More Bees
  • Science Daily News: Coral Reefs in Danger
  • Gizmodo: 2014 United Nations Climate Report
  • Gizmodo: How Climate Change is Dissolving Sea Life
  • Gizmodo: How We Could the World From Global Warming
  • Gizmodo: Sea Level Rise is Forcing Island Nation to Buy Land
  • NY Times: For Polar Bears, a Climate Change Twist 
  • NY Times: On a Warmer Planet, Which Cities will be Safest

Presentations:
  • NPR Climate Connections
  • Data Visualization: How Much Have We Polluted? 
Images:

Picture
The Greenhouse Effect, How Stuff Works
Picture
Carbon Cycle, Canadian Geographic

Videos:

Global Climate Change Student Schedule
Global Climate Change Warm-Ups
Global Climate Change Vocabulary

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.