TASK SHEET
Year: 5 Subject: Geography
Unit Title: Climate Change Global Context: Orientation in Space and Time
Key Concept: Change Related Concepts: Systems, Sustainability
SOI: Climate change is a complex system of cause and effect that demands an understanding of
temporal and spatial impacts to inform sustainable actions.
Date: 11 July 2025
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Task:
In pairs, you will research and write a podcast script (5–8 minutes) that explores the links between
human activities and their impacts on the climate. You will highlight at least two case studies to show
the cause-effect relationship and possible solutions.
Your podcast should inform and engage an audience of peers who may not be climate experts, so make
it clear, factual, and interesting.
Guiding Statement
Explain how human actions have led to adverse reactions from the climate, and how societies are
responding to these challenges.
Script Structure
1. Introduction (30–60 seconds)
• Welcome listeners to your podcast.
• Introduce yourselves.
• State the guiding question clearly: “Explain how human actions have led to adverse reactions
from the climate, and how societies are responding.”
2. Background Context (1–2 minutes)
• Define climate change in simple terms.
• Differentiate natural vs. human-induced causes.
• Highlight key human actions: burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industrialization, urbanization.
3. Case Study 1 (2–3 minutes)
• Present the chosen case (e.g., Melting Arctic ice & Inuit communities).
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• Explain the human actions causing the problem (e.g., global emissions → Arctic warming).
• Describe the adverse reaction from the climate (loss of ice, habitat change, disrupted
traditions).
• Highlight local and global responses/management efforts.
4. Case Study 2 (2–3 minutes)
• Present a second example (e.g., Kiribati sea level rise adaptation or Bangladesh floods).
• Again, link human actions → climate impacts.
• Explain the social, economic, and environmental effects.
• Discuss adaptation/mitigation strategies.
(Optional Case Study 3 if time allows – e.g., China’s renewable energy policies as a proactive measure.)
5. Comparative Reflection (1–2 minutes)
• Compare the two cases:
o Different scales (local vs global).
o Different responses (adaptation vs mitigation).
o Levels of development (Global North vs Global South).
6. Conclusion (30–60 seconds)
• Revisit the guiding statement.
• Summarize key insights: how human actions trigger adverse climate reactions, and what
societies are doing about it.
• End with a thoughtful message or question for listeners: “Are we doing enough to change our
actions before the climate reacts even more?”
Case Studies (primary one as per the list; secondary is your choice)
• Melting Arctic ice and Inuit communities (impact on indigenous ways of life)
• Kiribati’s sea level rise adaptation (threatened island nations)
• European heatwaves and wildfires (rising temperatures, extreme events)
• China’s renewable energy policies (attempts to reduce emissions)
• Bangladesh floods (increased monsoon intensity and sea level rise)
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• Japan’s typhoon adaptation strategies (preparedness in developed context)
(You may suggest another secondary case study in consultation with your teacher.)
Assessment Criteria
Criterion A – Knowing & Understanding (Implicit)
• Accurate use of geographical terms and concepts (e.g., greenhouse effect, mitigation,
adaptation).
• Factual, well-researched details in case studies.
Criterion C – Communicating (Explicit)
• Organize the script in a logical order.
• Balance dialogue between both partners.
• Use a format appropriate for a podcast script (dialogue style, natural flow).
• Acknowledge sources (“According to WWF…”).
Tips for Writing a Strong Script
• Write in dialogue form (Host 1 / Host 2).
• Keep it conversational and engaging.
• Plan timing – about 1 page of script = 1 minute of podcast.
• Use clear transitions (“Now let’s turn to our second case study…”).
• Add short rhetorical questions to keep listeners engaged.
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