Editorial Cartoon: Climate Science

Former Vice President Al Gore directed a movie called "An Inconvenient Truth" in which he presented scientific research that makes the case for global warming.

1.  What opinion is expressed in this cartoon?

2.  Explain why you agree or disagree with this cartoon's message.

Editorial Cartoon

1.  Why do you think the artist chose to show Hurricane Sandy inside an hour glass?

2.  What do you think is the message of the cartoon?

3.  Explain why you agree or disagree with this message.

Editorial Opinion

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2012/10/30/was-hurricane-sandy-caused-by-global-warming

1.  What opinions does the writer present to link Hurricane Sandy to global warming?

2.  What opinions does the writer present that question the connection between
     Hurricane Sandy and global warming?

3.  How can you tell the difference between a factual article and one that expresses the
     writer's opinion?  What clues should you look for to help you decide?

New York City Flooding Animation

Click on the link below.  It will take you to my home page where you will be able to watch this clip.

http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=301925&&cms_mode=view

This New York City flooding animation was created in 2009 by the Canadian Climate Center to model what could happen if the city experienced a significant storm surge.

1.  How does this animation compare to the flooding New York City experienced from
     Hurricane Sandy?