Why Is the US Warming Faster than Average? | Weathered

Maiya May uncovers why regional average temperature trends can differ from global average temperature trends.

Students will analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to better understand why the United States is warming faster than average. Students will also develop data literacy skills to help them understand the difference between short- and long-term changes in global and regional temperatures.

About the Author:

Merek Chang is a high school science teacher in Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in Southern California. He received his B.S from UC Davis and an M.A in education from San Diego State University. He is a KQED Media Literacy Innovator and is passionate about uplifting student voices and connecting the community to the classroom through the lens of environmental literacy and civic engagement.