SCI8 "Climate Change Forces Sea Change in How, Where We Live" RHST1./W9.

What Are We Practicing?

• We are practicing our ability to read on science topic and understand the content of what we've read by citing* the best evidence in the text. (RHST1.)
• We are practicing answering LANGUAGE ARTS open-ended questions using clear answers, logical and thorough explanations, and well-selected evidence. (W9.)

What Are We to Do?

First,
Read this article about climate in America, "Climate Change Forces a Sea Change* in Where, How We Live."

Then, answer this

Open-Ended Question

The article details how and why Americans are being forced to adapt* to changes in the climate of our country.

• What do scientists believe is causing these changes in weather patterns?
• If you were the mayor of Dover, New Jersey, what actions, if any, would you consider proposing to the town's residents based on what you have read in the article?

How will we be assessed on this?

Science: Have you clearly answered the questions and provided valid explanations that demonstrate an ability to understand the science topics taught previously?

Language Arts: Have you structured two logical paragraphs well and selected an apt* quotation to prove your analysis? If necessary, have you employed* an ellipsis* to show words that you have omitted*?

Vocabulary Help You May Need

citing - using as proof

"sea change" - this is an expression that means a huge change that affects everything in your life.  

                        It's an allusion to Shakespeare's Tempest, which also gives us the expression  

                        "Caliban," "Prospero," and "Brave New World."

adapt - to change in response to a change around you

apt - fitting, smart

employed - used to do a job

ellipsis - the three dots that show that you've left out some words in a quotation [ . . . ]

omitted - left out

alleviate - help a painful situation

Extra Credit: The end of the article mentions that geo-engineering may help alleviate* some of the consequences of the changing environment. What story have we read in Language Arts this year warns against the practice of geo-engineering? Type or write the answer after your open-ended question response.