The interactive online quiz provides instant feedback about your knowledge of this subject. The justified true/false questions are meant for use in the classrooms.
Elaborate MS-1
You will provide students with a statement about climate change to which they will either agree or disagree. Assign a side of the room that will represent “agree” and a side of the room that will represent “disagree”. Explain there is no middle ground, thus the title – Take a Stand.
Explain MS-1
Watch the following segments from Episode 1. After watching each set, have students work in small groups to answer the questions. Discussing the evidence and opinions found in each clip is important in helping students increase their critical thinking skills related to the world they live in including issues that affect us locally and globally.
Explore MS-1
In part 1 of this activity, students use the Evidence Organizer to determine the strength of evidence. In part 2, students create their own arguments and provide supporting evidence.
Engage MS-1
Ask students about forensics shows on TV. What are some facts the investigators might collect? What are some opinions the investigators might run in to? What kinds of evidence are used to prove a case? What kinds of evidence are the most credible? How are credible sources determined?