Date: DATE TBD

Times: 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. EDT

Objective: This videoconference will introduce students to the scientific concepts related to global warming, the Future Earth Institute and their challenge as student researchers.

Pre-Videoconference Preparation:

• Familiarize students. Students should be introduced to the concept of the project and understand that they will be conducting real research and producing educational materials.
• Prepare Introduction. Schools should prepare 30 second introductions to present as part of the videoconference event. Introductions should include:
• The name of your school
• Where you are located
• Class information (i.e. “This is Mrs. Smith’s 3 rd Grade Class)
• One interesting fact about your school/community
• Why you are participating in this project

Videoconference Agenda:

• Welcome/Introductions (8 minutes)
• Each school will have 30 seconds to introduce themselves.
• Introductions should include:
• The name of your school
• Where you are located
• Class information (i.e. “This is Mrs. Smith’s 3 rd Grade Class)
• One interesting fact about your school/community
• Why you are participating in this project
• Overview of Global Warming/Climate Change (15 minutes)
• Discussion/Question & Answers (10 minutes)
• Global Warming Challenge and Scope of Project (10 minutes)

 Post-Videoconference Activities: Complete Project 1 - Global Warming: The Community’s Understanding