ENVS.SCI.13.B
Evaluate the goals and effectiveness of past and present international agreements such as the environmental Antarctic Treaty System, the Montreal Protocol, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Climate Accord.
Environmental Systems · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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goalseffectivenesspast and present international agreementsenvironmental Antarctic Treaty SystemMontreal ProtocolKyoto ProtocolParis Climate Accord
Skills
- evaluate (goals of international environmental agreements) #dok3
- evaluate (effectiveness of international environmental agreements) #dok3
- compare (different international agreements) #dok2
- summarize (the purpose of international agreements) #dok1
- analyze (environmental impacts addressed by agreements) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can list and describe past and present international environmental agreements such as the Antarctic Treaty System, Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Climate Accord. #dok1
- I can compare the main objectives and targeted environmental issues of different international agreements. #dok2
- I can evaluate the goals and effectiveness of international environmental agreements using historical and current evidence. #dok3
- I can analyze how international agreements address global environmental concerns. #dok3
Big Ideas
- International environmental agreements are essential tools for addressing global environmental challenges and require cooperation between nations.
- The effectiveness of international agreements depends on their goals, implementation, and the commitment of participating countries.
Essential Questions
- What environmental problems are international agreements such as the Antarctic Treaty System, Montreal Protocol, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Climate Accord designed to address?
- How do the goals and approaches of these agreements differ from each other?
- What evidence is there that these international agreements have been effective or ineffective in achieving their goals?
- Why is international cooperation important in solving global environmental issues?
- What challenges do nations face when implementing and enforcing international environmental agreements?