About This Lesson
Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, but it is often overlooked next to carbon dioxide. Students explore some of the largest sources of human-caused methane emissions and consider how they are measured and how decision-makers can reduce emissions.
SWBAT
- Know what some of the major sources of methane emissions are
- Understand some of the challenges associated with measuring methane emissions
- Explain why methane is an important gas associated with climate change
Skills
- Reading and discussing technical and non-fiction writing
- Critical thinking
- Graph and map reading
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