When accessing contents be aware of the numbers next to the titles e.g. RL 1-3:
Brief and basic information related to the topic/issue in an easy-to-read format. Normally sentences are easy to understand...
Provides additional information related to the topic/issue using more academic and subject terms. Sentences are lengthier and becoming more complex...
Usually scholarly articles and expert blogs with detailed information and critical analysis. Sophisticated vocabularies and sentences are lengthy and complex...[Students may use Rewordify (https://rewordify.com/) to simplify difficult English].
Keywords: photochemical smog, acid rain, climate change, coral bleaching, sea level rise, Fossil Fuels, renewable energy, carbon capture, public transportation, electric vehicles, reforestation and afforestation
Inquiry Prompts: For your chosen issue you will need to research the following:
Which gases are released by the burning of fossil fuels?
Explain the science behind your chosen issue. Include chemical names and any chemical reactions that occur.
Explain the impacts of the issue on each of the spheres: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Some spheres may be more impacted than others.
What adaptations have had to be created for humans to deal with the issue?
What further adaptations could happen in the future?
There are many proposed solutions to deal with the issues caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Which solutions would lead to the biggest improvements in your specific issue?
Use examples and images from different cities, countries, islands, rivers, lakes or oceans to help illustrate the impacts, adaptations and solutions.
