Climate Change Myster

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Why does John still go to school in the

car rather than cycle?

Use these questions to help arrange your cards and come to an answer:

• Why would cycling be a good idea for John?• What are the disadvantages of taking the car?• What are the disadvantages of cycling and

advantages of taking the car?• Is there anything about the car journey that

makes it better for the environment than it could have been?

Write up your answer to ‘Why does John still go to school in the car

rather than cycle?

• Why would cycling be a good idea for John?• What are the disadvantages of taking the car?• What are the disadvantages of cycling and advantages of

taking the car?• Is there anything about the car journey that makes it better

for the environment than it could have been?

Use sub questions as a guide and make at least two points for each question.

How can we change his mind?

• What could....• The School• The Council• His Friends• His mum

• We.... do to help change his mind?• The school has already taught him about global warming and is

doing another to help him cycle and stop global warming. Did you notice what?

• Are there any other options he hasn’t considered?• Is it better to use incentives or deterrents?

In your groups

• Choose one of the things stopping John from cycling to school.

• Think of a solution which would help change his and other people’s mind.

• Be prepared to present your idea to the class.