1. Video – Watch this news clip and be prepared to answer the questions below.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/how-paris-is-different-from-past-climate-change-negotiations/

2.     Response to the video as a partnership.

What do the majority of scientists believe contributes to climate change?

What are some solutions they propose?

Summarize some opposing viewpoints on the sources of global warming and how society should address it.

Cite specific points of the Paris Climate Agreement as evidence.

3.     Read Trump set to pull US out of Paris Accord newpaper article.

4. Write a letter to Trump about Paris Accord in a respectful manner voicing your opinion.

(I hear what you are saying is this … I agree/disagree because … State each point you agree/disagree with and a reason why for each point). There is no room for name-calling or belittling comments. Give reasons for your opinions.

Please post to edublog with –

Title: Letter to Trump about Paris Accord

Tag: BrandsmaTrumpLetter

This letter will be marked on intellectual reasoning, clarity and respectful tone.