Lesson D1 - Consequences of Climate Change on Ecosystem Services

MAIN SUBJECTS

Natural sciences

DURATION

Preparation: 25min

Activity: 1h30

SUMMARY

The students create a conceptual framework showing the ecosystem services the ocean and cryosphere provide. They explore how climate change impacts those ecosystem services.

KEY IDEAS

• Humans need various ecosystem services provided by the ocean and cryosphere: oxygen, food, fresh water, climate regulation, coastal protection, cultural services.

• The Earth system is a complex system in which everything is interconnected.

• Climate change resulting from human activities affects the ocean and cryosphere, as well as human livelihoods.

INQUIRY METHOD

Documentary analysis