Year 8 · Science · beta

Climate change and greenhouse gases

In this unit pupils learn about greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, and the use of renewable energy resources and changes to transport infrastructure that could reduce emissions.

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Prior knowledge

  • Greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere cause the natural greenhouse effect.
  • Human activities are increasing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, increasing the greenhouse effect.
  • Emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are causing global warming and climate change.
  • Temperature data show an unusual, rapid increase in the Earth's average surface temperature over the last century or so.
  • The recent increase in average surface temperature is called global warming.
  • There is a correlation between data showing increasing temperature and data showing increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Most scientists agree that emissions from human activities are increasing the greenhouse effect, causing global warming.
  • Renewable resources do not run out because they are replenished faster than they are used up.
  • A resource is sustainable it is maintained a certain level for as long as it is needed.
  • Some resources, such as wood, are only renewable if they are used sustainably.

Source curriculum references

  • Interpret observations and data, including identifying patterns and using observations, measurements and data to draw conclusions
  • Present reasoned explanations, including explaining data in relation to predictions and hypotheses
  • Earth as a source of limited resources and the efficacy of recycling
  • The composition of the atmosphere
  • The production of carbon dioxide by human activity and the impact on climate
  • Fuels and energy resources

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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