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Level 1 (Grades 5 and up)
Carbon Price
and the
Paris
Agreement
Hurricane
page 3
Matthew
page 8
The
Syrian
Civil War
page 14
Will
Robots
Take Our
Jobs?
page 23
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Turning Down the Heat
The world takes a big step

forward against climate change
on November 4. Thats when the
historic Paris Agreement comes
into force.
The Paris Agreement

The Paris Agreement is a
universal climate change treaty.
Its designed to slow global
warming. This man-made
temperature increase is
threatening our way of life and
all life on our planet.
The international treaty was
adopted last December at the
United Nations (UN) Climate
Change Conference in Paris.
Some 195 countries, including
Canada, worked on the pact.
The goal? To keep the global

temperature increase below
2 degrees Celsius above
pre-industrial levels. Thats the
threshold that scientists see as a
dangerous tipping point.
Making history
On April 22, 2016 Earth Day
175 nations met at the UN in
New York to sign the Agreement.
It was the biggest single-day
signing ceremony in history.
Time for change

Each country had one year from
signing to take the treaty back
to its government, put together
a plan for reducing emissions,
and deliver its individual
commitment to the UN.
China and the United States
are the worlds largest polluters.
They approved the agreement
on September 3. Together,
they represent 38 percent of
emissions. Then, on October5,
Canada, the EU and nine other
countries joined, tipping the
balance over the 55 percent
mark.
However, the treaty was still not

legally binding. That would only
happen 30 days after at least 55
countries representing over 55
percent of global greenhouse gas
emissions had ratified it.
Now we must... put Paris
into action, said a delighted
UN Secretary General
Definitions
greenhouse gas emissions: the gas released into the
atmosphere when carbon (fossil fuels such as gas and oil) is
burned. These gases can trap and hold heat and are causing
the Earth to warm and our climate to change.
pre-industrial: before machines, manufacturing, and the
mass use of fossil fuels to run them
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ratify: sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or

agreement), making it officially valid
UN secretary General: the head of the United Nations
United Nations: an organization encouraging peace,
cooperation, social progress and economic stability. Created
after World War II, it has 193 members, including Canada.
universal: involving or affecting everyone
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BanKi-moon. Every part of
society must be mobilized to
reduce emissions.
to fuels such as gas and oil.

How does a carbon tax reduce
emissions? The more that carbon
fuels cost, the less that people
Canadas commitment
are likely to use. A tax also
Canada has committed to
narrows the price gap between
reducing its emissions by 30
carbon fuels and renewable
percent from 2005 levels by 2030. energy like solar and wind. That
encourages more people to use
To accomplish this, on
October3, Prime Minister Justin greener energy sources and as
they do, the price of eco-friendly
Trudeau announced that each
products will drop even further.
province and territory must set
a carbon price that starts at no
The second way to price
less than $10 a tonne in 2018, and carbon is to use a system
reaches $50 a tonne by 2022.
called cap-and-trade. Under
Did you KNow?

As part of the Paris Agreement,
Canada has also pledged to
give $2.65 billion to help poorer
countries meet their own targets.
What is a
carbon price?
A carbon price is a charge that
companies and consumers
must pay for the carbon or
greenhouse gas emissions they
produce. It encourages people
to pollute less. It also creates
revenue that the government
can use to develop cleaner
technologies or reward greener
habits with tax incentives or
other measures.
There are two main ways to
price carbon. One is by setting a
carbon tax a surcharge added
this system, the government

limits the emissions that can
be released by all companies
in a year. Then, it assigns each
business a portion of this total.
It issues credits for that amount.
Companies that dont use all
their credits can sell them to
another firm. Those that need
more than they were assigned
can buy from others. Emissions
are reduced because the cap is
lowered each year. However,
cap-and-trade is complicated,
requiring lots of regulations.
Whats next?
Each province and territory gets
to decide what kind of carbon
pricing to bring in. B.C. already
has a $30-per-tonne carbon tax.
Alberta will bring one in next
year. Quebec started cap-andtrade in 2002. Ontario will do so
What can you do?

Your family can take some key
steps to help slow climate change:
1. Let every level of government
know that you want them to keep
tackling climate change.
2. Instead of driving, take public
transit, walk or ride a bike. Fly
less. Use an electric or hybrid car
if you can.
3. Keep your house cooler in
winter and warmer in summer.
Seal cracks in walls, doors and
windows. Use fluorescent or LED
light bulbs.
4. Eat less red meat. Buy local
when possible so that your food
hasnt had to travel as far. Waste
less food overall.
5. Use less energy. Unplug
charged devices. Hang-dry
clothes. Decrease your monitor
and TV time, and invest in
energy-efficient appliances.
Install solar panels if you can.
next year. If the others dont act

by 2018, the federal government
says it will do so on their behalf.
There is no hiding from climate
change, Mr. Trudeau says. It
is real and it is everywhere. We
[must] make an honest effort to
protect ... our environment, and
... the health of all Canadians. J
Definitions
incentive: something that makes a person want to work or
do something
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regulation: an official rule or law that says how something

should be done
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ON THE LINES
Answer the following in complete sentences:

1. Explain what global warming is.
2. Where did representatives of 195 countries meet last December to discuss global warming?
3. What is the goal of the treaty that was agreed to?
4. When did the worlds two largest polluters approve the agreement?
5. When did the treaty obtain the necessary number of signatures?
6. What has Canada promised to do under this treaty?
7. What is a carbon price?
8. What is the purpose of carbon pricing?
9. How does the federal government plan to implement carbon pricing across the country?
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BET WEEN THE LINES
An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence. A plausible inference is supported by evidence in the
article and is consistent with known facts outside of the article.
What inference(s) can you draw from the fact that 195 countries were involved in negotiating the Paris
Agreement?
JUST TALK ABOUT IT
1. As you see it, what is the significance of the Paris Agreement? Explain.
2. a) What is your understanding of the term carbon price? Explain.
b) What are the similarities and differences between a carbon tax and cap-and-trade?
c) What inferences can you draw from the fact that B.C. and Alberta already have, or are planning, a
carbon tax and Quebec and Ontario already have, or are planning, a cap-and-trade system?
ONLINE
Note: The links below are listed at www.lesplan.com/en/links for easy access.
1. Watch the trailer for Leonardo DiCaprios new documentary, Before The Flood, at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UGsRcxaSAI
2. Learn from environmental icon David Suzuki what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint at
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/reduce-your-carbon-footprint/?gclid=COPnq9iYhr4
CFZNlOgodNVYAkA
3. Watch Leonardo DiCaprio (UN Messenger of Peace) at the opening of Climate Summit 2014 at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTyLSr_VCcg
4. Access a TED Talk playlist of ten videos about climate change at http://www.ted.com/playlists/78/
climate_change_oh_it_s_real?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=daily&utm_
medium=email&utm_content=playlist__2015-11-18playlist_button
5. Learn the basic science of climate change in 24 easy steps by watching the video Climate Science:
What You Need To Know at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffj Iyms1BX4 J
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Editorial Cartoon
YOUR TASK:
Examine the editorial cartoon. Then, answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper:
1. What do you already know about climate change and the Paris Agreement? Explain.
2. Describe what you see and read in the cartoon. Who is featured? What are these people doing?
Explain.
3. As you see it, what might the cartoonist be saying about the Paris Agreement? Explain.
4. For what reasons do you agree with the cartoonists perspective? For what reasons do you disagree? J
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Hurricane matthew
Its name was Matthew. It was

the fifth hurricane and the 13th
tropical storm of 2016 and it
was terrifying.
Hurricane Matthew started as a
tropical wave on September25
off the west coast of Africa.
Then, the storm powered up
and headed west across the
Atlantic Ocean. Between
September 29 and October1,
its wind speeds more than
doubled from 120 kilometres per
hour to an amazing 257 km/h.
Meteorologists everywhere
sounded the alarm.
devastation in haiti
On October 4, the Category 4
hurricane landed in Haiti, the
poorest country in the northern
hemisphere. Wind speeds were a
raging 230 km/h at the time.
To those people living in
houses that could collapse, its
necessary that you leave these

houses to take refuge in schools
and churches, urged acting
President Jocelerme Privert just
before the hurricane slammed
ashore.
Haiti is a nation of 11 million
people. It suffered a massive
earthquake in 2010 that left
230,000 people dead, two
million homeless, and much
of the country in ruins. About
600,000 Haitians have been
living in temporary homes since
then. Now, Matthew landed
another knockout punch.
The storm left a broad tableau
of devastation, wrote a reporter,
houses pummeled into timber...
and ... towns ... under water.
Residents sought cover in the
1300 emergency shelters the
government had set up for some
340,000 people. Still, at least
About Hurricanes
Hurricanes are powerful tropical
storms that occur in the Atlantic
Ocean. They originate over warm
waters around the Equator, off
the coast of Africa. They consist
of a large system of powerful
winds that spin around a centre
of low barometric pressure.
Hurricanes cause storm surges
and heavy rains. They can be
very destructive when they cross
land.
A hurricanes strength is
measured by its wind speed.
A Category 1 storm has wind
speeds of 119 to 153 kilometres
an hour and causes minimal
damage. A Category 5 storm
packs winds of 250 kilometres
per hour or greater and causes
catastrophic damage.
1000 Haitians lost their lives. In

some regions 90 percent of the
structures were destroyed. So
Definitions
barometric pressure: air pressure as measured by an instrument called a barometer
Storm surge: a rising of the sea as a result of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm
tropical waves: easterly waves that can eventually form hurricanes
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Hurricane matthew
were nearly all of the crops and
about half of the livestock.
Climate change: Whats the problem?
About 120,000 homes were

affected. And a lack of clean
water is now fueling a deadly
outbreak of cholera.
The Earths climate is becoming warmer. Since 1900, the global average
temperature has risen by 0.6 degree Celsius. Of course, the Earth is
supposed to be warm. Greenhouse gases exist naturally in the air
around the Earth. They trap and hold the suns heat. This warms our
planet and makes life possible.
It [was] like a nuclear bomb

went off, said one aid worker.
In terms of environmental and
agricultural destruction, I can
tell you 2016 is worse than 2010.
More than 1.4 million people
urgently need help. The United
Nations (UN) put out an appeal
for $120 million. Donations have
been slow in coming.
More targets
After devastating Haiti, Matthew
tore across the Caribbean to the
Bahamas, and then on to the
United States.
Matthews storm surge hit
eastern Florida on October 7.
That was when the afternoon
high tide peaked in Saint
Augustine, the nations oldest
city. Water raced over the
seawall, flooding the downtown.
In North and South Carolina,
the hurricane broke six
single-day rainfall records,
causing widespread floods.
One woman was rescued after
clinging to a tree for hours. Her
car had been swept into a canal.
Over the past 200 years, however, this natural warming system has
been thrown out of balance. More greenhouse gases are gathering in
the atmosphere than naturally exist there. Why? Because of human
activity. By burning fossil fuels to run cars, heat homes, and make
products, people release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Garbage
also gives off methane, one of the strongest greenhouse gases. Cutting
down trees, which absorb these gases, worsens the problem.
This greenhouse effect causes warmer temperatures. It melts ice
from glaciers and polar seas, so ocean levels rise. That results in more
frequent, intense weather. If this warming trend continues, low-lying
areas around the world will flood. Many animals and plants will die off,
growing seasons will shift, and fresh water supplies will dwindle.
There is some good news. If we work together to reduce greenhouse
gases, we can slow climate change and avoid the most catastrophic
impacts. And were making progress: on November 4, 2016, the Paris
Agreement a universal climate change treaty takes effect. It marks
the start of a worldwide effort to take action on this urgent issue.
The number of hurricanes has

increased dramatically over the
past decade. Some scientists
In the United States, Matthew
caused $10 billion in damage and say this is the result of natural
cycles. Yet many others argue
killed at least 46 people.
that warming oceans are causing
In the powerful storms
larger, more frequent hurricanes.
aftermath, many people
Would this kind of storm
wondered whether Matthew
happen without climate change?
and other extreme weather
Yes. Fueled by many factors. Is
events in recent years was the
[the] storm stronger because of
result of climate change. The
climate change? Yes, tweeted
answer? Yes and no.
one climate scientist. J
Is global warming
to blame?
Definitions
cholera: a serious infection of the stomach and intestines
caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or water
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universal: involving or affecting everyone
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Hurricane matthew
ON THE LINES

1. Explain what a hurricane is.
2. How powerful was Hurricane Matthew when it roared through the Caribbean in early October?
3. Explain why Haiti was especially vulnerable to this storm.
4. Describe the immediate impact of Hurricane Matthew on Haiti.
5. Describe the challenges Haitians faced after the storm. What efforts were made to help those in need?
6. How did this storm impact the United States?
7. How much damage did this storm cause in the United States?
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BET WEEN THE LINES
Making an inference: An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence. A plausible inference is

supported by evidence in the article and is consistent with known facts outside of the article.
What inferences can you draw from the fact that Haiti is the poorest country in the northern
hemisphere?
BEYOND THE LINES
Summarize this story using only 140 characters or less. (Then tweet it to @LesPlanCanada.)
JUST TALK ABOUT IT
1. a) Brainstorm a list of as many immediate concerns as you can think of that would have had to have
been addressed following the hurricane.
b) Brainstorm a list of the resources that a country like Haiti might be able to call on immediately before
and after a natural disaster to help deal with the situation.
c) Imagine that you were in charge of coordinating rescue efforts after the hurricane. What would your
top ten priorities have been, from 1 (most important) to 10 (least important)? Give reasons to explain
your choices.
2. As you see it, what is the significance of this story? Explain.
ONLINE
1. See Weather Channel images of the storm at
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-matthew-satellite-radar-images
2. Watch a short BBC hurricane explainer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk_FVXVnE2I
3. Watch news coverage of the flooding in North and South Carolina at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIKhIFeSMIo
4. Visually compare the toilets, toys, beds, and homes of Haiti, the United States, and many other
countries at http://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street/matrix?thing=Toys&countries=World&regions
=World&zoom=4&row=1&lowIncome=26&highIncome=15000
5. Take a road trip through Haiti at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoZ2DTeUCO86 J
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Map Assignment
Complete this map assignment to better understand the article Hurricane Matthew.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Obtain the required resources and read all the instructions before starting.
2. Colour your map after all labelling is completed.
3. Print in pencil only first, then go over the printing in black ink.
4. Work carefully and neatly.
Resources Required: pencil, black pen, pencil crayons, ruler, eraser and an atlas.
Part A Locate and label the following countries in CAPITAL letters and shade each as indicated:
Mexico (yellow)
Haiti (brown)
Cuba (red)
Jamaica (green)
Dominican Republic (purple)
The Bahamas (yellow)
Part B Locate and label the capital cities of these countries and underline each city name.
Part C Locate and label the following countries and territory in CAPITAL letters and shade each
as indicated:
Guatemala (brown)
Belize (pink)
Nicaragua (purple)
Honduras (orange)
El Salvador (green)
Turks and Caicos Islands [U.K.] (orange)
Part D Locate and label the following U.S. states and shade each as indicated:
Texas (brown)
Mississippi (green)
Georgia (red)
South Carolina (orange)
Tennessee (yellow)
Oklahoma (purple)
Louisiana (orange)
Alabama (purple)
Florida (pink)
North Carolina (green)
Arkansas (pink)
Part E Locate and label the following bodies of salt water and shade them dark blue:
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Part F Locate and label the Tropic of Cancer (230 N).

Part G Colour all remaining territory grey.
Part H Locate and label the path of Hurricane Matthew.
Part I Complete your map with a frame, title and compass. J
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The Syrian Civil War

No End in Sight
In Syria, hope has been in short

supply for far too long.
This Middle Eastern nation
has been in a bitter civil war
for more than five years. The
violence has caused massive
destruction and terrible
suffering. More than 400,000
people have been killed,
including 14,000 children.
Another 4.8 million Syrians
have fled the country. A further
6.5 million have been displaced
within Syrias own borders.
The United Nations (UN) calls
the situation in Syria the worst
humanitarian crisis of our time.
Lay down your

weapons
Yet for a moment in September,
a ray of hope shone on the
devastated nation. The reason?
U.S. Secretary of State John

Kerry and Russian Foreign
Minister Sergey Lavrov came up
with a deal to stop the fighting.
There are two main warring
groups in Syria. One group, the
rebels, is supported by the U.S.
and other countries. The second
group, the government and its
army, is backed by Russia and
Iran.
The two groups agreed to a
week-long ceasefire beginning
September 12. That meant food
and life-saving medical supplies
might finally reach civilians
caught in the crossfire. About
250,000 people trapped under
siege in the city of Aleppo were
especially desperate. Maybe the
ceasefire would even lead to
peace talks.
Fighting with
renewed fury
Sadly, this faint hope didnt
last. On September 17, a U.S.-led
coalition bombed government
forces in southern Syria in
error. Then on September 19,
government forces hit a clinic
and 18 aid trucks heading to
Aleppo. The attacks killed 20
people. One was the head of the
Red Crescent.
Did you KNow?

It is a war crime to target clinics,
aid workers and emergency
supplies during a conflict.
The ceasefire was shattered.

From there, the situation only
got worse. All aid groups left
Syria. Pro-government forces
stepped up their attacks in
Definitions
ceasefire: a temporary state of peace agreed to between
opponents so they can discuss peace terms
civil war: a war between two or more groups in one
country
coalition: a temporary union of different groups who agree
to work together to achieve a shared goal
displace: force to move
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siege: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a

town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim
of forcing those inside to surrender
United Nations (UN): an organization of 193 countries
formed after World War II to encourage peace, cooperation,
social progress and economic stability
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rebel-held eastern Aleppo.
They even bombed two of the
citys largest hospitals, killing
hundreds of civilians, including
100 children.
The attacks were the fiercest
since the start of the war.
Daesh wants to control the

entire Middle East and rule it
according to a twisted version
of Islamic law. It used the chaos
to capture huge sections of Syria
and parts of neighbouring Iraq.
A complicated
conflict
Imagine a slaughterhouse,
Daesh has since lost much
said UN Secretary General Ban
Ki-moon. This is worse. Even a of that territory. Yet it is still
slaughterhouse is more humane. carrying out a war within a
war in Syria, fighting both the
How the war began
rebels and the government.
What is behind this horrible
This complicates the position of
war? The roots go back to March
nations trying to end President
2011. Thats when thousands
Assads rule. Why? The coalition
rose up to protest the leadership
led by the U.S. is fiercely battling
of President Bashar-al-Assad.
Daesh. Yet destroying Daesh
Mr. Assad is a dictator who
could help strengthen Mr. Assad.
has ruled Syria since 2000.
His government banned
Meanwhile, Iran has given Syria
opposition parties and severely
financial and military help and
restricted freedoms. Torture and Russia has done more. In 2015,
corruption were widespread.
it sent dozens of strike aircraft,
jet fighters and troops into the
Hostilities escalate
battle. That bolstered Mr.Assads
Mr. Assad refused to step down, military position.
however. Instead, he used his
Weapons and words
mighty military and its vast
store of arms against his citizens. Russia is fighting Daesh, but it is
bombing the rebels too, calling
The people bravely fought back
them terrorists. Still, because the
and organized into the Free
U.S. and Russia both wanted to
Syrian Army. A year later, a
stop Daesh, they could negotiate.
full civil war was underway.
Soon, a ruthless terrorist group
When the ceasefire failed,
called Daesh (ISIS) moved in.
however, the U.S. and Russia
About Syria
With a 4500-year history, Syria
is one of the oldest nations in
the world. At 185,180 square
kilometres it is more than twice
the size of New Brunswick.
It is made up of fertile plains,
mountains and deserts. Its capital
is Damascus. Arabic is the official
language. Before the war, Syria
had a population of 22.5 million.
Most were either Sunni Muslims
(74 percent) or Alawite Shia
Muslims (12 percent). President
Assad and the group who run the
government are Alawite Shia.
began a war of words. Mr. Kerry

accused Russia of war crimes.
Russia threatened to shoot down
coalition jets.
Russia also regularly blocks UN
Security Council resolutions to
rein in Mr. Assad. In October,
it vetoed one to end to the
bombing of Aleppo.
Wake up!
No one expects a new truce
soon but many people are still
desperately hoping for one.
Tell the world to wake their
consciences, said one desperate
Syrian nurse. Why are Syrias
children being forgotten? J
Definitions
dictator: a person who holds absolute power in government
security council: the branch of the UN that authorizes peacekeeping operations, sanctions and military action. Five of the
15 members China, France, Russia, the UK and the U.S. are permanent and can veto any resolution.
veto: to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
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No End in sight
ON THE LINES

1. Describe the religious makeup of Syria.
2. List at least three other important facts about this country.
3. Name the leader of Syria and describe what life has been like for people under his rule.
4. What happened in Syria in March 2011?
5. How did the Syrian regime react to the anti-government protests?
6. Which extremist group took advantage of the civil war and now controls large parts of Syria?
7. Which two countries are friendly to President Assad? Explain how they are supporting Syria.
8. List at least two consequences of the civil war for the Syrian people.
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BET WEEN THE LINES
What inference(s) can you draw from the fact that about half of Syrias population has been displaced
since the civil war began in 2011?
BEYOND THE LINES
On a separate piece of paper, create a sociogram to show the information contained in this story.
A sociogram is a diagram that uses pictures rather than words to convey information (although
occasionally, single words may be used to label elements of the sociogram) and symbols, such as arrows,
to show the connections among the facts and details.
A good sociogram includes all important points, clearly shows the relationship among the different points,
and is easy to understand.
JUST TALK ABOUT IT
1. a) What is your understanding of the reasons for the civil war in Syria?
b) For what reasons is the Syrian civil war complicated to solve? Explain.
2. As you see it, what is the significance of the Syrian civil war? Give reasons to support your response.
3. Getting accurate information out of Syria is a dangerous task.
a) Why do you suppose journalists risk their lives to report on whats happening in Syria? Explain.
b) Would you consider war journalists heroes? Why or why not?
ONLINE
1. Watch a cartoon explainer video called The European Refugee Crisis and Syria Explained at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvOnXh3NN9w
2. Read more about Syria at
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sy.html
3. View photos of Syria at http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Middle_East/Syria/ J
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Map Assignment
Complete this map assignment to better understand the article The Syrian Civil War.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Obtain the required resources and read all the instructions before starting.
2. Colour your map after all labelling is completed.
3. Print in pencil only first, then go over the printing in black ink.
4. Work carefully and neatly.
Resources Required: pencil, black pen, pencil crayons, ruler, eraser and an atlas.
Part A Locate and label the following countries in CAPITAL letters and shade each as indicated:
Iraq (green)
Jordan (purple)
Lebanon (yellow)
Turkey (brown)
Kuwait (red)
Israel (red)
Syria (pink)
Part B Locate and label the capital cities of these countries and underline each city name.
Part C Locate and label the following countries in CAPITAL letters and shade each as indicated:
Armenia (pink)
Iran (yellow)
Egypt (grey)
Azerbaijan (purple)
Saudi Arabia (orange)
Cyprus (orange)
Part D Locate and label the following seas and lakes and shade them light blue:
Caspian Sea
Lake Urmia
Lake Milh (Lake Razazah)
Lake Van
Lake Tharthar
Dead Sea
Part E Locate and label the following rivers and shade them light blue:
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Part F Locate and label the following and shade all ocean water dark blue:
Mediterranean Sea
Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Part G Locate and label the following Syrian cities:

Aleppo
Latakia
Homs
Hama
Part H Complete your map with a frame, title and compass. J
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50 100 150 200 Kilometres
Images in the News

No End in sight
The saying A picture is worth a thousand words refers to the idea that complex stories can be described
with a single, still image. By examining the content of photographs viewers can often, at a glance, see
who was involved, what happened and perhaps even determine where and when the event happened.
Careful consideration of the less obvious details is equally important as they give additional clues that
can be used to infer more about what is going on in the photograph. For example, tears rolling down
a young girls cheek show how upset she is or wet streets help explain why the driving conditions were
more dangerous.
Directions: First, label everything you see in the photograph. Be specific. Include obvious and less
obvious details. For example, if there is a person in the photo, label everything you see on him or her,
such as facial features (blue eyes, crooked nose, toothless smile, graying hair); clothing (torn black pants,
rubber boots, plaid, long-sleeved shirt); actions (sitting, holding a puppy); surroundings (street, sidewalk,
bench, trees, grass). If you do this thoroughly, the photograph will be covered with words.
Then, write the 1000 word story told by the photograph using as many of the labeled words as you can.
The completed story should be accurate (facts are consistent with what is shown in the photograph and
with what is known outside the photograph), complete (reports the important 5Ws + H) and clear (wellwritten, free from errors).
Adapted from Caring for Young Peoples Rights. Permission granted from TC2, The Critical Thinking Consortium. 2016
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Syrian Civil Defense workers search through the rubble in rebel-held eastern Aleppo on October 11, 2016. (Syrian Civil Defense- White Helmets via AP)
Images in the News
No End in sight
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Children carry aid packages at a new village that was established near Sajur River by Syrian civilians escaping from a
village south of Aleppo, Syria on October 19, 2016. (Mustafa Sultan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Images in the News
No End in sight
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Science, Technology and the Environment
Will Robots Take over our Jobs?
Two hundred years ago, lamp

lighters provided a key service
for people in London, England.
They went out each evening to
light the lamps on dark streets.
Of course, that job disappeared
when electricity was invented.
Technological change is a part
of life. Inventions have always
re-shaped society. The wheel, the
printing press, the steam engine
and the Internet have all had an
impact. They have also altered
the kinds of skills required for
work.
Consider the Industrial
Revolution of the late 1700s
and early 1800s. It caused huge
changes in the labour force.
Factories started using new
mechanical tools. That reduced
the need for manual labour on
farms and at home. The upside?
The standard of living improved
for some. The downside? Many

others lost their jobs or suffered
from grim working and living
conditions.
Now were on the brink of
another revolution. Advances
in artificial intelligence are
affecting almost every kind
of job. Today, robots perform
many tasks more efficiently than
people.
picture of possible job losses due

to automation.
Jobs at risk
The report addresses the next
ten to 20 years. It states nearly 42
percent of Canadas labour force
may lose jobs to automation.
Thats about 12 million workers
over two decades.
Even just a portion of that

would be a huge disruption to
What does this mean for the jobs
Canadas work force, says Mr.
of the future? Where will they
Mullin.
be? What skills will be needed?
How could robots affect jobs?
Its something Canadians
Just take a look at whats already
are going to have to get their
happening around you.
heads around, says Sean
Companies are experimenting
Mullin. He runs the Brookfield
with self-driving vehicles. Lyon,
Institute for Innovation and
France, for example, has a new
Entrepreneurship in Toronto.
driverless minibus service. Many
The Institute recently issued a
job report. It painted a dramatic stores have self-serve checkouts.
Several fast-food restaurants
Definitions
efficientLY: acting or producing effectively with a minimum of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort
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are using drone delivery. And
positions, problem-solving and
today, at more than half of all
good judgment are also critical.
McDonalds restaurants, patrons
Expect job growth in science,
use touch screens to place orders.
technology, engineering and
If you need information, your
math. Those are the so-called
digital device is ready to look up STEM subjects. People with
answers. It also offers driving
logic and critical thinking skills
directions and keeps track of
will likely be in demand. We
appointments. There are even
will need creative people. We
robo-advisors to help people
will need global citizens who
decide where to invest money.
understand cultures and how to
collaborate. Writing skills are
Analysts say the jobs most at
becoming even more important.
risk are those in transportation
So is the ability to ask the right
and customer service. That
questions.
includes truck drivers, cashiers,
sales clerks, food-counter
Of course, computer skills will
attendants and kitchen helpers.
be essential, says forecaster
Administrative assistants are
Saadia Zahidi. Digital know-how
also on the list. The reason?
along with strong social skills
Computers are taking over office will be critical, she adds.
tasks such as scheduling and
Managing the
basic accounting.
Jobs not at risk

So students should be urgently
asking themselves how to future
proof their careers. They should
consider jobs where people do
better than machines. We have
an advantage where human
empathy and social skills are
needed, for example. Computers
are just not good when it comes
to connecting with humans.
Jobs that highlight people skills
include nursing, teaching, and
counseling. For leadership
Universal
Basic Income
How can we support people
who may lose their jobs due to
technological advances? Some
people suggest bringing in a
universal basic income. The idea?
The government would provide
everyone, working or not, with
enough money for a decent
standard of living. Those with
paid jobs would earn more, but
those displaced by technology
would not be driven to poverty.
Some countries are already
trying this. Ontario plans to roll
out a pilot program next year.
Well also need to invest more

in education and skills training.
People with post-secondary
degrees have an advantage. They
are three times less likely to lose
Change
their jobs due to automation. The
While some jobs will be lost,
automation might actually create jobs most at risk are low-skill
positions usually held by youth.
new opportunities, too. Still,
Delivering pizza or retail sales
the Brookfield report says we
are two examples.
must prepare for the change.
For example, we might need
Whatever you train for, dont
government safety nets to help
expect to do the same thing for
those whose jobs have been
life. Instead, embrace lifelong
automated. We might need to
learning to keep your skills
launch retraining programs, too. sharp throughout your career.
We dont want a situation
where... 42 percent of the
workforce is out of a job, says
Mr. Mullin.
Just think about children

starting school today. About
65percent of them will work in
jobs that dont yet exist. J
Definitions
collaborate: to work with others in order to produce something
empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
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EXA MINE THE DETAILS
1. Using the information in the article and your own thinking, list in the organizer below examples of
jobs at risk and jobs not at risk, and skills common to each group.
Jobs at risk:
Jobs not at risk:
Skills common to jobs at risk:
Skills common to jobs not at risk:
2. After completing the organizer, answer the following: What advice would you give to a friend trying to
decide what to do after graduation? Support your advice with reasons.
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BET WEEN THE LINES
What inference(s) can you draw from the fact that people working in occupations that are at low risk of
automation are three times as likely to have a post-secondary degree as people working in jobs that are
at high risk of automation?
JUST TALK ABOUT IT
1. What other jobs can you suggest that might one day be vulnerable to replacement by automation?
2. As you see it, what are the benefits of automation? What are some drawbacks? In your mind, do the
benefits of automation outweigh the drawbacks, or do the drawbacks outweigh the benefits? Explain.
ONLINE
1. Read a CBC article about Ontarios guaranteed-income program at
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/minimum-income-hugh-segal-ontario-budget-1.3740373
2. Critically consider a short YouTube video called How To Make A Living When Robots Take Our
Jobs at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfUrgFmUvt8
3. Meet Watson, one of the smartest computers in the world, by watching the YouTube video
Understand IBM Watson October 2016 Fareed Zakaria at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gs3NQaoClg
4. Watch a brand new TED Talk about machine intelligence at http://www.ted.com/talks/zeynep_
tufekci_we_can_t_control_what_our_intelligent_machines_are_learning?utm_source=newsletter_
daily&utm_campaign=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button__2016-10-19 J
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4. _____ Revolution
6. financial robo-advisers can help people
invest their _____
7. French city with driverless minibus service
10. _____ intelligence
3. 42 percent of Canada's workforce is at risk

of losing jobs due to _____
5. Brookfield _____ of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
8. universal _____ income
11. science, technology, engineering and math

12. the ability to understand and share the
feelings of another person
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remote control
9. many stores already have self-_____

checkouts
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Quizzes
TURNING DOWN THE HEAT
Write the letter that corresponds to the best answer on the line beside each question:
______ 1. Which two countries are the worlds largest polluters?
a) Germany and Japan
b) United States and Russia
c) China and the United States
d) Russia and India
______ 2. A carbon tax is:
a) a tax on fossil fuels like oil and gas
b) a subsidy for wind and solar energy
c) a charge to encourage alternate forms of transportation
d) a cap on carbon emissions by all companies
______ 3. Prime Minister Trudeau has set the minimum carbon price in 2018 for each province
and territory at:
a) $2 per tonne
b) $5 per tonne
c) $10 per tonne
d) $20 per tonne
______ 4. True or False? The intent of the Paris Agreement is to reverse global warming.
______ 5. True or False? The Paris Agreement comes into force on November 4, 2016.
HURRICANE M AT THEW
______ 1. What is the highest reading on the meteorological scale that measures
hurricane intensity?
a) Category 2
b) Category 4
c) Category 5
d) Category 10
______ 2. A hurricane is a large system of powerful winds circulating around a:
a) centre of high barometric pressure
b) cyclone
c) tornado
d) centre of low barometric pressure
______ 3. Which country or U.S. state was most affected by Hurricane Matthew?
a) Haiti
b) South Carolina
c) Florida
d) the Bahamas
______ 4. True or False? Water that is pushed towards shore by a hurricane is called a storm surge.
______ 5. True or False? Haiti is the poorest nation in the northern hemisphere.
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Quizzes
THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR
______ 1. What is the largest religious group in Syria?
a) Sunni Muslim
b) Alawite Shia Muslim
c) Christian
d) Buddhist
______ 2. Which two countries strongly support Syria?
a) France and Iran
b) China and Iraq
c) Germany and Turkey
d) Russia and Iran
______ 3. Which Syrian city is experiencing a ruthless siege?
a) Damascus
b) Baghdad
c) Aleppo
d) Homs
______ 4. True or False? Daesh is not fighting the Syrian government.
______ 5. True or False? Over 400,000 people have been killed in Syria since the civil war began.
WILL ROBOTS TAKE OVER OUR JOBS?
______ 1. How many Canadian jobs are at risk of automation?
a) 3 million
b) 6 million
c) 12 million
d) 24 million
______ 2. Which of the following professions is not at high risk of automation?
a) nurse
b) truck driver
c) food counter attendant
d) store cashier
______ 3. If the government gave everyone enough money to maintain a decent standard of
living, this would be called:
a) unemployment insurance
b) workers compensation
c) pension
d) a universal basic income
______ 4. True or False? During the Industrial Revolution, factories reduced the amount of
manual labour that was needed.
______ 5. True or False? Analysts predict transportation and customer service workers will lose
the most jobs to automation.
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Answer Key
TURNING DOWN THE HEAT
1. Explain what global warming is. A man-made worldwide
temperature increase that threatens all life on the planet.
2. Where did representatives of 195 countries meet last
December to discuss global warming?
Paris, France
3. What is the goal of the treaty that was agreed
to? The treaty is designed to slow global warming.
The goal is to keep the global temperature increase
below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
(most scientists see this as a tipping point.)
4. When did the worlds two largest polluters
approve the agreement? China and the United
States approved the agreement on September 3.
(They represent 38 percent of all emissions.)
5. When did the treaty obtain the necessary number of
signatures? On October 5, Canada, the EU and nine
other countries joined, tipping the balance over the 55
percent mark. (The treaty takes effect November 4.)
6. What has Canada promised to do under this treaty?
Canada committed to reducing its greenhouse gas
emissions by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030.
Ottawa also pledged to contribute $2.65 billion
to help poorer countries meet their targets.
EDITORIAL CARTOON
1. . The Paris Agreement is a universal climate change treaty
designed to slow global warming. It was adopted in December
2015 at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. Some 195
countries negotiated the terms of the pact. The goal is to keep
the global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius above
pre-industrial levels. The UN Secretary General was jubilant
that the deal had been reached but there is no time to lose,
as the world is already seeing the effects of global warming.
2. Two people, a man and a woman, are sitting on a thatch-roof
house that is submerged in water to the roofline. The
caption indicates that the house is on a low-lying South
Pacific island. The woman is telling the man that she
heard that over 200 countries had signed a 31-page
document agreeing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
2050. The man says that he would like to read thatand
is wondering if it comes in a waterproof edition.
3. The cartoonist may be suggesting that the Paris
Agreement is too little, too late. Its intended to prevent
the Earth from experiencing the most catastrophic
effects of climate change, yet some parts of the world
like low-lying South Pacific islands, where water levels
have been rising are already feeling the impact.
4. Answers will vary.
7. What is a carbon price? A carbon price is a charge or

fee that companies and consumers must pay for the
carbon or greenhouse gas emissions they produce.
8. What is the purpose of carbon pricing?
It encourages people to pollute less. It also creates revenue
that governments can use to develop clean technologies or
reward green habits with tax incentives or other measures.
9. How does the federal government plan to implement
carbon pricing across the country?
On October 3, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that
each province and territory must set a carbon price
that is at least $10 a tonne in 2018, and reaches $50 a
tonne by 2022. (There are two ways to price carbon - 1)
a carbon tax and 2) cap-and-trade carbon pricing.)
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HURRICANE M AT THEW
1. Explain what a hurricane is. Hurricanes are powerful
tropical storms that occur in the Atlantic Ocean. They
originate over warm waters around the Equator, off
Africa. They consist of a large system of powerful winds
that spin around a centre of low barometric pressure.
Hurricanes cause storm surges and heavy rains and often,
major destruction. (These storms are called cyclones in
the Indian Ocean and typhoons in the Pacific Ocean).
2. How powerful was Hurricane Matthew when it roared
through the Caribbean in early October?
On October 1, Matthews wind velocity reached
257 km/h. (On the Saffir-Simpson scale, a Category
5 storm is the strongest, with winds over 250
km/h that can cause catastrophic damage.)
3. Explain why Haiti was especially vulnerable to this storm.
In 2010 Haiti, a nation of 11 million, suffered a massive
earthquake that left 230,000 dead, 2,000,000 homeless, and
much of the country in ruins. Before Matthew hit, some
600,000 residents were still living in temporary homes. (Haiti
still has not fully recovered from the 2010 earthquake.)
4. Describe the immediate impact of Hurricane Matthew on
Haiti. On October 4, the Category 4 hurricane hit Haiti,
the poorest country in the northern hemisphere. Wind
speeds reached 230 km/h. Residents took cover in 1300
emergency shelters the government set up to protect up to
340,000 people, but at least 1000 Haitians still lost their
lives. In some regions 90 percent of the structures were
destroyed, along with nearly all of the crops and half of the
livestock. Some 120,000 homes were damaged or destroyed.
5. Describe the challenges Haitians faced after the storm.
What efforts were made to help those in need?
A lack of clean water contributed to a deadly
cholera outbreak. Some 1.4 million people urgently
needed humanitarian help. The UN appealed for
$120 million in aid but the response was slow.
6. How did this storm impact the United States?
Matthews storm surge hit eastern Florida on October 7, when
a high tide peaked in Saint Augustine, the nations oldest city.
Water raced over the citys seawall, flooding the downtown.
The storm then hit North and South Carolina, where it broke
rainfall records. (The worst-hit areas of North Carolina
received 38 centimetres of rain. Many towns were flooded.)
7. How much damage did this storm cause in the
United States? The hurricane caused $10 billion
in damage and killed at least 46 people.
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THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR

1. Describe the religious makeup of Syria. Most Syrians
are Muslims who belong to either the Arab Sunni sect
(74 percent) or the Alawite Shia sect (12 percent). (Ten
percent of the population is Christian. President Assad
and those who run the government are Alawite Shia.)
2. List at least three other important facts about this country.
1. The population before the civil war was 22.5 million. 2.Syria
is one of the oldest nations in the world. 3. At 185,180 sq. km.
it is more than twice the size of New Brunswick. 4.Syria
is made up of fertile plains, mountains and deserts. 5. The
capital is Damascus. 6. Arabic is the official language.
3. Name the leader of Syria and describe what life has been
like for people under his rule.
President Assad has ruled since 2000. Under
his leadership, opposition parties were banned,
freedoms were severely restricted and torture and
corruption were widespread. (Mr.Assad is a harsh
dictator like his father who ruled before him.)
4. What happened in Syria in March 2011?
Many Syrians rose up against the government.
5. How did the Syrian regime react to the antigovernment protests? Mr. Assad refused to step down
and responded by using his powerful military to attack
opponents. (The Syrian people fought back, and by July
2012, the conflict had become a full-scale civil war.)
6. Which extremist group took advantage of the civil war
and now controls large parts of Syria?
Daesh (a.k.a. Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - ISIL
or ISIS. Daesh also controls large parts of neighbouring
Iraq. A Western coalition led by the United States has
been battling this group since 2014. The coalition has
launched more than 15,000 air strikes against Daesh.)
7. Which two countries are friendly to President Assad?
Explain how they are supporting Syria.
Iran has provided financial and military assistance. Russia
sent strike aircraft, jet fighters and troops to support Syrias
military. Russia also regularly blocked UN Security Council
resolutions aimed at reigning in Mr. Assad. (Russia also
attacked U.S.-backed rebels it says they are also terrorists.)
8. List at least two consequences of the civil war for the Syrian
people. 1. The conflict has claimed over 400,000 lives so far
(many of these were civilians). 2. Some 6.5 million people
have been internally displaced within Syria. 3. Almost
five million refugees have fled the country. (Millions of
people still inside Syria desperately need food, blankets,
clean water, health care, and other humanitarian aid.)
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WILL ROBOTS TAKE OVER OUR JOBS?
PUZZLE
Graphic Organizer
1
A. Examine the Details

2
Jobs at risk:
D
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A N
P O R
N D U
truck drivers, cashiers, sales clerks, food-counter attendants,

kitchen helpers, administrative assistants (primarily jobs in
transportation, customer service and consumer services)
low-skill and entry-level jobs that require little education
Skills common to jobs not at risk:

empathy and social skills (listening, caring, and
being an effective communicator); problem-solving
skills; good judgement; analytical skills such as
logic and critical thinking; creativity; the ability
to understand cultures; the ability to collaborate;
writing skills; question-asking skills; digital skills
B. Answers will vary.
O N
M O N
Y O N
Jobs not at risk:

T
O
5
11
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Skills common to jobs at risk:
nursing, teaching, counseling, management and other

leadership positions, jobs in the STEM subjects, jobs that
require higher education (a post-secondary degree)
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1. c 2. a 3. c 4. False 5. True
Hurricane Matthew
1. c 2. d 3. a 4. True 5. True
1. a 2. d 3. c 4. False 5. True
Will Robots Take Over Our Jobs?
1. c 2. a 3. d 4. True 5. True
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Mexico
City
Pacific
Ocean
(yellow)
MEXICO
Tropic of
Cancer(23 N)
(brown)
TEXAS
(purple)
OKLAHOMA
(pink)
(green)
(green)
EL SALVADOR
(brown)
GUATEMALA
Gulf
of
Mexico
(orange)
LOUISIANA
MISSISSIPPI
ARKANSAS
(grey)
(purple)
(red)
GEORGIA
NICARAGUA
(orange)
HONDURAS
BELIZE(pink)
(purple)
ALABAMA
(yellow)
TENNESSEE
Havana
(pink)
FLORIDA
Hurricane
Matthew
Caribbean
Sea
Kingston
Nassau
(red)
(green)
CUBA
JAMAICA
Hurricane
Matthew
(orange)
SOUTH
CAROLINA
(green)
NORTH
CAROLINA
100 200 300 400 Kilometres
Hurricane
Matthew
Santo Domingo
(purple)
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
(orange)
TURKS AND
CAICOS ISLANDS
(U.K.)
Port-au-Prince
(brown)
HAITI
(yellow)
THE
BAHAMAS
Atlantic
Ocean
Hur r ic an e
Mat t h e w
Answer Key
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Mexico
City
Pacific
Ocean
(yellow)
MEXICO
Tropic of
Cancer(23 N)
(brown)
TEXAS
(purple)
OKLAHOMA
(pink)
(green)
(green)
EL SALVADOR
(brown)
GUATEMALA
Gulf
of
Mexico
(orange)
LOUISIANA
MISSISSIPPI
ARKANSAS
(grey)
(purple)
(red)
GEORGIA
NICARAGUA
(orange)
HONDURAS
BELIZE(pink)
(purple)
ALABAMA
(yellow)
TENNESSEE
Havana
(pink)
FLORIDA
Hurricane
Matthew
Caribbean
Sea
Kingston
Nassau
(red)
(green)
CUBA
JAMAICA
Hurricane
Matthew
(orange)
SOUTH
CAROLINA
(green)
NORTH
CAROLINA
100 200 300 400 Kilometres
Hurricane
Matthew
Santo Domingo
(purple)
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
(orange)
TURKS AND
CAICOS ISLANDS
(U.K.)
Port-au-Prince
(brown)
HAITI
(yellow)
THE
BAHAMAS
Atlantic
Ocean
Hur r ic an e
Mat t h e w
Answer Key
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Beirut
(yellow)

Dead
Sea
Red Sea
(purple)
(pink)
SYRIA
Lake
Milh
Lake
Tharthar
Syr ia and it s
ne ighb ours
(orange)
SAUDI ARABIA
Tigris
River
Lake
Van
IRAQ
(green)
Kuwait
City
IRAN
(yellow)
Persian
Gulf
Caspian
Sea
KUWAIT
(red)
Tigris
River
(purple)
AZERBAIJAN
Lake
Urmia
Euphrates
River
Baghdad
(pink)
ARMENIA
NB: Israel proclaimed Jerusalem as its capital in 1950, but Canada, the U.S., and most other countries, maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.
(grey)
EGYPT
(red)
ISRAEL
Amman
Damascus
Homs
Hama
Aleppo
Latakia
JORDAN
LEBANON
(brown)
TURKEY
Jerusalem
Mediterranean
Sea
CYPRUS
(orange)
Ankara
Euphrates
River
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Beirut
(yellow)

Dead
Sea
Red Sea
(purple)
(pink)
SYRIA
Lake
Milh
Lake
Tharthar
Syr ia and it s
ne ighb ours
(orange)
SAUDI ARABIA
Tigris
River
Lake
Van
IRAQ
(green)
Kuwait
City
IRAN
(yellow)
Persian
Gulf
Caspian
Sea
KUWAIT
(red)
Tigris
River
(purple)
AZERBAIJAN
Lake
Urmia
Euphrates
River
Baghdad
(pink)
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NB: Israel proclaimed Jerusalem as its capital in 1950, but Canada, the U.S., and most other countries, maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.
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Amman
Damascus
Homs
Hama
Aleppo
Latakia
JORDAN
LEBANON
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TURKEY
Jerusalem
Mediterranean
Sea
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Turning Down the Heat

The world takes a big step

The Paris Agreement

The goal? To keep the global

Time for change

However, the treaty was still not

ratify: sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or

What in the world? Le vel 1

Turning Down the Heat

to fuels such as gas and oil.

Did you KNow?

this system, the government

What can you do?

next year. If the others dont act

regulation: an official rule or law that says how something

What in the world? Le vel 1

Turning Down the Heat

Answer the following in complete sentences:

3. What is the goal of the treaty that was agreed to?

5. When did the treaty obtain the necessary number of signatures?

6. What has Canada promised to do under this treaty?

7. What is a carbon price?

8. What is the purpose of carbon pricing?

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Turning Down the Heat

JUST TALK ABOUT IT

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Turning Down the Heat

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Its name was Matthew. It was

necessary that you leave these

1000 Haitians lost their lives. In

What in the world? Le vel 1

Climate change: Whats the problem?

About 120,000 homes were

It [was] like a nuclear bomb

The number of hurricanes has

universal: involving or affecting everyone

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Answer the following in complete sentences:

3. Explain why Haiti was especially vulnerable to this storm.

4. Describe the immediate impact of Hurricane Matthew on Haiti.

6. How did this storm impact the United States?

What in the world? Le vel 1

Making an inference: An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence. A plausible inference is

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