ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Climate Change – The environment for Kids (Updated Version)
Welcome to Smile and Learn! Have you ever heard of global warming? Did you know that over the past few decades, sea levels have risen? These issues are all connected to something called climate change.
To understand climate change, we first need to know what climate is. Climate is the usual weather conditions in a place over a long time. Over the centuries, the climate on Earth has changed, affecting things like rainfall and temperature. This has led to problems like water shortages, deserts growing bigger, lakes disappearing, and sea levels rising. There are also more natural disasters like droughts, floods, and big storms. These are all effects of global warming, which means the Earth’s temperature is getting hotter, mostly because of things people do.
The Earth is surrounded by the atmosphere, a thin layer of gases that lets some sunlight in. These gases, called greenhouse gases, trap some of the sun’s energy and keep the Earth warm. One important greenhouse gas is CO2, or carbon dioxide.
When the industrial revolution happened, people started using a lot of fossil fuels like coal and oil, which release CO2. Over time, more CO2 in the atmosphere has trapped more heat, making the Earth’s average temperature rise.
Climate change affects every country in the world. It can harm economies, people’s lives, and all living things. Here are some interesting facts:
We need to act quickly to stop worse problems in the future. Here are some things we can do:
Remember, you can help take care of our planet. Are you ready to join us in this mission?
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Design a poster that explains what climate change is and why it is important. Use drawings, facts, and tips on how to help reduce its effects. Display your poster in the classroom to educate others.
Conduct a simple experiment to understand the greenhouse effect. Use two jars, thermometers, and a lamp to simulate how greenhouse gases trap heat. Record the temperature changes and discuss your findings with the class.
Participate in a role play where you act as different stakeholders affected by climate change, such as a farmer, a scientist, or a government official. Discuss how climate change impacts your role and what actions you can take to mitigate its effects.
Research different types of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Create a small model or presentation to demonstrate how one of these energy sources works and how it can help reduce CO2 emissions.
Write a personal pledge on how you will contribute to fighting climate change. Include actions like reducing plastic use, conserving energy, or planting trees. Share your pledge with the class and encourage others to join you in making a difference.
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Welcome to Smile and Learn!
Have you ever heard of global warming? Did you know that over the past decades, sea levels have risen? All these issues are related to climate change.
To understand climate change better, we should define what climate is. The climate is the combination of atmospheric conditions that occur in a place for a prolonged period of time. Over the past centuries, the climate everywhere on Earth has changed, altering the usual conditions of a place regarding precipitation and temperature.
As a result, water shortages, desertification, the disappearance of lakes, and even sea level rise are becoming more common. Additionally, the number of natural disasters like droughts, floods, and severe storms has increased. All these situations are a consequence of global warming, which refers to the increase in temperature occurring on the planet, primarily due to human activity.
But why has the planet’s temperature risen? The Earth is surrounded by the atmosphere, a thin layer of gas that allows part of the solar radiation to penetrate. This layer consists of gases known as greenhouse gases, which absorb part of the energy received and help maintain the planet’s temperature. One of the main greenhouse gases is CO2.
With the industrial revolution, CO2 emissions began to rise due to the use of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum. Over the years, the presence of gases like CO2 in the atmosphere has increased, enhancing its capacity to retain solar radiation and resulting in a rise in the planet’s average temperature.
Climate change affects every country in the world, causing negative impacts on economies, people’s lives, and all living beings. Here are some facts:
Over the past 150 years, the average global temperature has increased by almost 2 degrees Fahrenheit. While this may not seem like much, if the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, thousands of animal and plant species may disappear forever. Oceans have warmed, leading to a decrease in ice and causing sea levels to rise. Did you know that between 1901 and 2010, sea levels rose by 7.5 inches? This could result in some places disappearing beneath the water’s surface.
Worse consequences are predicted for the future if we don’t take urgent measures. Currently, there are viable solutions available. Would you like to learn about them?
It is essential to turn to renewable energies to reduce CO2 emissions. Cars are responsible for 10 percent of CO2 emissions, so consider using public transport, biking, or walking.
Reduce your plastic use, as producing plastic involves high CO2 emissions. Plant a tree, taking into account the ecological characteristics of your area. Did you know that five trees can absorb up to one metric ton of CO2 during their life cycle?
Always recycle! An interesting fact is that we would need less energy to make paper from old newspapers than if we made it directly from trees.
Turn off the lights whenever they are not needed. By saving electricity, we also reduce the energy waste required to produce it.
Remember, it’s in your hands to look after the planet. Would you like to join us in our mission?
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Climate – The usual weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time. – The climate in the rainforest is hot and humid all year round.
Change – To make or become different. – Scientists study how the climate can change over time due to natural and human activities.
Warming – An increase in temperature, especially in the Earth’s atmosphere. – Global warming is causing ice caps to melt and sea levels to rise.
Greenhouse – A structure with glass walls and roof used for growing plants, or a term used to describe gases that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. – Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide help keep our planet warm.
Gases – Substances like air that are not solid or liquid and can expand to fill any space. – Some gases in the atmosphere are important for life, but too much can cause problems.
CO2 – Carbon dioxide, a colorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. – Plants use CO2 during photosynthesis to make food and oxygen.
Energy – The ability to do work or cause change, such as light, heat, or electricity. – Solar panels capture energy from the sun to produce electricity.
Oceans – Large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth’s surface. – Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate and weather patterns.
Recycle – To process materials so they can be used again. – Recycling paper helps save trees and reduces waste in landfills.
Trees – Large plants with a trunk, branches, and leaves that produce oxygen and provide habitats for wildlife. – Planting trees can help reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
