Lesson 3: Global vs. Local Ecological Impact Studies
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will compare the macro-effects of climate change on a vulnerable global region with micro-effects within Connecticut.
How do global environmental problems manifest locally in our own state? Who bears the brunt of environmental degradation?
MBL Standard 1B; MBL Standard 3B.
1. Warm-up: Brainstorm changes in local weather or sea levels noticed in New England.
2. Comparative Study: Read an update on a low-lying island nation facing displacement, then look at Connecticut Long Island Sound coastal reports.
3. Synthesis: Complete a comparative graphic organizer.
Purpose & DOK Level: Global-local connection mapping; DOK Level 3.
Choice of global region for personal relevance; chunked reading passages.
Venn diagram illustrating shared vulnerabilities between local and global ecosystems.