Kiribati and Climate Change
The following resources will be helpful when studying climate change issues and the island country of Kiribati or others in a similar situation.
Kiribait - A Drowning Pardadise in the South Pacific
Kiribati - Surrounded by water; Dying of thirst
Kiribati video - Exploring the effects of Climate Change
Drowning Kiribati - Bloomberg News Story
Climate Change Questions - Environmental Protection Agency
Climate Generation - A Will Steger Legacy
Climate Voices - Real conversations about Climate change
Climate Change Information - NASA
Climate Change Information - National Center for Science Education
Standards Addressed:
Earth Science
Interdependence within the Earth system
Water circulates through the Earth's crust, oceans and atmosphere in what is known as the water cycle.
Identify where water collects on Earth, including atmosphere, ground, and surface water, and describe how water moves through the Earth system using the processes
of evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
Earth Science
Human Interaction with Earth Systems
In order to maintain and improve their existence, humans interact with and influence Earth systems.
Describe how the methods people utilize to obtain and use water in their homes and communities can affect water supply and quality
Earth Science
Interdependence Within the Earth system
Patterns of atmospheric movement influence global climate and local weather.
Describe how the composition and structure of the Earth's atmosphere affects energy absorption, climate, and the distribution of particulates and gases. For
example: Certain gases contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Earth and Space Science
Human Interactions with the Earth Systems
People consider potential benefits, costs and risks to make decisions on how they interact with natural systems.
Explain how human activity and natural processes are altering the hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere, including pollution, topography and climate.
For example: Active volcanoes and the burning of fossil fuels contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Geography
Human Environment Interaction
The environment influences human actions; and humans both adapt to and change, the environment.
Explain how humans adapt to and/or modify the physical environment and how they are in turn affected by these adaptations and modifications.
For example: Humans cut down a forest to clear land for farming, which leads to soil erosion. Consequently, humans have to use more fertilizer to supplement the
nutrients in the soil.
Geography
Human Systems
The characteristics, distribution and migration of human populations on the earth’s surface influence human systems (cultural, economic and political systems).
Describe the locations of human populations and the cultural characteristics of Australia/ Oceania.