Science Week: Day 4: Design a Pop up Sustainable Town

Caring for the Planet

Third and Fourth Class have been busy learning about the impact of Climate change.

Here are some impacts of Climate change on our planet:

Rising Sea-Level:

Sea level has risen about 8 inches due to the melting of glaciers and ice sheets. The warming of seas and oceans is also making coastal storms more damaging.

Ocean acidification:

Extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is absorbed by the oceans, making them more acidic. This can make it difficult for corals and microorganisms that form shells to survive, disrupting the food supply for other sea animals.

Heat waves

Heat waves are long periods of time with above-normal temperatures. As the Earth warms, more areas will be at risk for hotter and more frequent extreme heat waves.

Wildfires:

These are large fires that burn vast amounts of forests and brush. When they are not controlled, wildfires can destroy homes and be deadly.

Drought:

Global warming will increase the risk of drought in some regions.

We had great fun designing our sustainable towns!

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