In “Exploring Climate Science (Research Projects),” students showcase what they learned throughout the unit by completing a final project based on climate change. Students will be able to create a hypothetical research proposal that examines the potential impacts of climate change on the local community. Background Water is essential for life on Earth. Relative water availability is a major factor in designating habitats for different living organisms. In the United States, things like agriculture and water rights are hot topics. Current models predict that average global temperatures are goin Duration: 60 Minutes.