Unit 3 — Climate Change

This final news segment introduces climate impacts on the environment that produces disease vectors.

Big Question(s): What is the difference between weather and climate? How is climate changing? How are changes to climate affecting ticks? How are changes to climate affecting humans?

Links	Driving Question
Climate Vocabulary	Quick-write Questions: Climate
Climate Lesson 1:  Lesson Excel_for_climate_change_lesson1 Example_graphs_for_lesson1	What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate Lesson 2:  Lesson GHG Lab Teacher Setup Guide Lesson 2 - Assessment Sheet	How does the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide contribute to the warming climate? Virtual Lesson Support Video OPTIONAL VIDEO: All About Albedo albedo_video_worksheet
Climate Lesson 3: Lesson Climate Lesson 3 Assessment	What is my carbon footprint?
Climate Lesson 4: Lesson Step By Step Guide for Finding Historical Weather Historical Weather Data Hanover and Phoenix Climate Lesson 4 - Historical Climate Change - Graphs and Figures	How has climate changed over time?
Climate Lesson 5:  Lesson Tick Game Recording Sheet & Exit Questions GameCards-2010- Salmon Deck GameCards-1950- Blue Deck Card Conversion Chart	What factors drive the increasing prevalence of tick-borne illnesses and their spread to previously unaffected areas? Virtual Lesson Support Video
Climate Lesson 6:  Lesson Ticks in the Future handout	What does the future look like for tick populations, Lyme disease, and climate given the current trends?
Climate Supplemental   Supplmental Lesson Ticks in Cold Environments Handout	How do ticks keep warm during the cold New England winters? Virtual Lesson Support Video Virtual Lesson Support Video 2