| This is an argumentation lesson which looks at two theories of climate change as presented in the films 'An Inconvenient Truth' and the 'Great Global Warming Swindle.' |
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1. To assess the quality of evidence for a scientific theory.
2. Link evidence with theory.
3. Promote discussion of controversial issues as featured in the media. |
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| By the use of feedback from group discussions. |
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| Basic knowledge about climate change. |
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| Argumentation (Discussion). |
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There is a need to have access to both films. Watching each first would be helpful. Also background reading for each. Practice accessing timings, in advance.
note: The timings for GGWS come from a DVD recorded from the Ch 4 screening and include the TV ads. |
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 Lesson Outline
- Gives timings for each video and brief description of each section.
Worksheet
- Worksheet for pupils to use.
AIT Card Sort
- Card sort for AIT theory
GGWS Card Sort
- Card sort for GGWS theory
Statements for discussion
- 24 different statements which pupils discuss whether support one theory or the other; both or neither.
Extension - diamond rank statements in terms of relevance / reliability
Plenary - pupils feedback group's decision and explain their reasoning.
 Lesson powerpoint
- Powerpoint which introduces each theory
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