Learning Objective

Students should understand the concept of climate change and its consequences. Create an animated GIF using Brush Ninja to visually represent the consequences of climate change.

Materials

• Computers or tablets with internet access
• Projector or smartboard for whole-class viewing

Procedure

Introduction

• Begin by discussing the concept of climate change with the students. Give a brief explanation of what it is and why it is important to understand.
• Show examples of how climate change affects different aspects of our environment, such as melting glaciers, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and endangered species.
• Engage students in a short discussion about their prior knowledge and experiences related to climate change.

Exploring Consequences

• Divide the class into small groups or pairs.
• Assign each group a specific consequence of climate change to research further (e.g., droughts, wildfires, coral bleaching).
• Provide online resources or books for students to gather information about their assigned consequence.
• Students should create a list of key facts and findings about their topic.

Brush Ninja Tutorial

• Introduce Brush Ninja as an animated GIF maker tool.
• Demonstrate how to create an animated GIF using Brush Ninja by importing images, adding frames, and adjusting timing between frames.
• Ensure all students have access to Brush Ninja on their devices or computers.

Creating Animated GIFs

• In their small groups or pairs, have students use Brush Ninja to create animated GIFs that depict the consequences they researched earlier.
• For example, if a group was assigned droughts as a consequence of climate change, they can create an animation showing dried-up landscapes and wilting plants.
• Encourage students to be creative and think about how they can visually represent their chosen consequence through animation.

Presentations and Discussion

• Allow each group to present their animated GIFs to the class.
• After each presentation, engage in a brief discussion about the consequence depicted in the animation.
• Encourage students to ask questions and provide feedback on their classmates’ work.

Assessment

• Observe students’ engagement and participation throughout the lesson.
• Evaluate the accuracy and depth of information gathered during research.
• Assess the creativity and effectiveness of students’ animated GIFs in representing consequences of climate change.

Extension

• Have students research and create additional animated GIFs that depict possible solutions or actions individuals can take to mitigate climate change.
• Display the animated GIFs around the classroom or school as visual reminders of the importance of addressing climate change.

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