Economy Time Machine
| Students profile/age of the student: | 10-12 years old |
| Connected subject in the curriculum | Environment, school, teaching, activities, games |
| Skills and competencies to be developed | critical thinking, content knowledge, teamwork, listening skills, decision making… |
| Terminology, keywords | Environment, environmental, Climate Change |
| Teaching techniques and tools: | storytelling, warm-up activities, brainstorming, role games, case study… |
| Materials needed: | – Paper – Pencils – Internet access |
| Materials offered | Additional links: https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/climate-kids |
| The time needed for the activity | approx 40 minutes |
Description
The Climate Change Time Machine is a standout interactive feature of the site that feeds the scientific inquiry process. Users can go backward and forward through time to visually see evidence of how Earth has changed over the years. The Time Machine includes maps of sea ice, sea level, carbon emissions, and average global temperature.
Climate Kids is an excellent learning tool for students because it provides accurate scientific information using a variety of media (games, videos, and interactives) that touch on the same topics. Offering multiple ways to access this critical information reaches a diverse set of students and provides opportunities for deeper learning. The website is colorful and well designed, but some students may struggle with the text-heavy articles. The site would be even more useful if the information were easier to find and it provided audio support, translations, and other accessibility features.
Additional Link:
https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/climate-kids