About This Lesson
Hurricanes are becoming stronger, droughts are lasting longer, and wildfires are spreading through areas once thought to be safe. As these events grow more frequent and intense, it becomes more important to understand what is driving the rise in global temperatures. This learning journey from CFR Education covers:
- Why the World is Getting Hotter
- The Greenhouse Effect
- How Climate Change Can Get Even Worse
- How Humans Cause Climate Change
- Who Releases the Most Greenhouse Gases?
This resource comprehensively explores how greenhouse gases and feedback loops shape the climate while also looking at the ways our everyday choices—like what we consume, how we travel, and the energy we use—contribute to the problem
CFR Education aims to close the global literacy gap in our country by providing accessible, accurate, and authoritative resources that build the knowledge, skills, and perspective middle, high school, and higher education students need to understand and engage with today’s most pressing global issues. Leveraging best pedagogical practices and Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) expertise, CFR Education’s supplemental resources teach complex global affairs and foreign policy issues to the next generation. Committed to supporting educators as they take on this crucial work, CFR Education offers two Ambassador programs, professional development events, and curated teaching resources, including lesson plans, essay and discussion questions, classroom activities, and sample syllabi.
