AU Summative Project 2: What is Climate Change doing to the Atmosphere and Oceans around Cayman?

Exploring Key Terms:

• Hand out the pre-made circles with key terms to each student or group. 

If working in pairs: 

• For each term, ask students to discuss with their partner the meaning and effect it might have on Cayman. 
• Encourage students to discuss the terms with their partner, sharing their understanding and knowledge about each term within their groups. 

If working individually 

• For each term, ask students to think about its meaning, connection to other terms and impact on The Cayman Islands. 
• It might be helpful to read through each term and give students a moment to think about each one individually. 

Planning the Infographic/Poster: 

• Distribute the blank Cayman Islands maps and other drawing materials. 
• Guide students in brainstorming how they might visually represent the impact on the Cayman Islands. 
• Encourage them to think about where each circle will be placed on their poster and how they can integrate the map into their design. 

Constructing the Infographic/Poster: 

• Students begin by sketching or writing brief notes within the provided circles, detailing each term's impact, or meaning. 
• They should then arrange these circles around the map on their poster, ensuring a logical flow of information. 
• On the map, students can draw symbols or scenes that depict climate change effects, such as rising sea levels or increased storm activity. 
• Using the three blank squares, students should illustrate or note down potential solutions or proactive measures. These might include renewable energy sources, conservation efforts, or community initiatives.

• Allow students to contrast and compare their posters before handing them in. 
• After looking over posters and providing helpful feedback and praise, give back their posters at a later date and encourage them to take them home and share them with family and friends.

• In a simplified version of the project for emerging learners, students will be given pre-made circles labelled with key terms related to climate change. They will also receive matching pictures for each term. Their task is to match the correct picture with its corresponding term. This visual approach helps students understand complex concepts in a more tangible manner. 
• Once they've matched the terms with the pictures, students will be given a blank map of the Cayman Islands. They will place the matched circles around the map, creating a visual representation of how climate change affects the Cayman Islands. 
• To emphasize solutions, students will be provided with three blank squares. In these squares, they can draw or describe simple actions that can be taken to help the environment, such as planting trees, recycling, or using less water. 
• This activity is designed to be more visual and hands-on, catering to the learning needs of emerging learners. It allows them to engage with the topic of climate change in a way that's accessible and meaningful to them