Introduction
Earth is heating up, and the treasure of a healthy planet is in danger!
You are a Climate Detective. Somewhere online, hidden among scientific facts, lies a secret message that tells us how to slow down global warming. Your mission is to follow the clues, answer the questions, and uncover the hidden treasure – a secret word that will help save the planet.
Task
Your task is to complete 6 challenges (one per question). Each correct answer gives you a letter. Collect all 6 letters, rearrange them (if needed), and you will discover the Treasure Word. Then you will write a short paragraph explaining what that word means and how it can help stop global warming.
Process
Follow these steps carefully:
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Open the links provided under each challenge. Read the information.
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Find the answer to the question.
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Look at the clue next to the challenge – it tells you which letter to take from your answer.
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Collect all 6 letters.
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Rearrange the letters to form the Treasure Word (one word, 6 letters).
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Write your explanation of how the Treasure Word is connected to stopping global warming.
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Prepare to present your findings to the class.
Challenge 1 – The Warming Clue
Question: How much have the temperatures on Earth gone up in the last 100 years?
Link: https://geoscience.blog/how-has-the-earths-temperature-changed-over-the-last-100-years/
Link 2: https://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/temperature-change-over-the-last-100-years
Clue: Take the first letter of the unit of measurement (e.g., if the answer says “2 degrees”, take the letter “D”).
Write that letter here: ___
Challenge 2 – The Vanishing Land
Question: Name one country that might disappear under water in the future.
Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/36859/20220329/countries-disappear-due-rising-sea-level-will-homeland-survive-disaster.htm
Clue: Take the second letter of the country’s name.
Write that letter here: ___
Challenge 3 – Wild or Calm?
Question: Does global warming make weather more calm or more wild?
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/global-warming-effects
Link 2: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/climate-change/global-warming/
Clue: Take the first letter of the correct word (either “calm” or “wild”).
Write that letter here: ___
Challenge 4 – Bad for the Planet
Question: What do cars and factories release that is bad for the planet?
Link: https://www.greenmatters.com/big-impact/how-much-pollution-do-cars-produce
Clue: Take the last letter of the main gas name (one word).
Write that letter here: ___
Challenge 5 – Two Helpful Actions
Question: Name 2 things you can do to help stop global warming.
Link: https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Action-to-Reduce-Global-Warming
Link 2: https://www.alternative-energies.net/how-to-stop-global-warming-climate-change/
Clue: Take the first letter of your first action.
Write that letter here: ___
Challenge 6 – Dangerous for All
Question: Why is global warming dangerous for people, animals and our planet? Give two reasons and suggest one thing we can do to help.
(You can use any trusted source or the links above to find reasons.)
Clue: Take the first letter of your first reason.
Write that letter here: ___
Collect Your Letters
Write your 6 letters in order from Challenge 1 to Challenge 6:
Now rearrange these letters to find the Treasure Word. Write it here: __________
Final Step
Write 2-3 sentences explaining what your Treasure Word means and how it can help stop global warming. Be ready to share your answer with the class.
Evaluation
Excellent (5): All letters correct, treasure word correct, explanation is clear and thoughtful.
Good (4): One mistake, explanation mostly clear.
Fair (3): Two mistakes, explanation is short or unclear.
Needs Improvement (2): Several mistakes or missing explanation.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed the Global Warming Treasure Hunt. You now know more about rising temperatures, disappearing countries, wild weather, pollution, and small actions that make a big difference. Protect the treasure – our planet!