1.  Who is Fred Singer?

2.  How does Mr. Singer's view on the cause of global warming differ from that of Al Gore?

3.  a) What was the purpose of the Heartland Institute's 2008 International Conference on Climate Change that was held in NYC this week?
b)  Who attended the conference?

4.  a) In his report on Global warming "Nature, Not Human Activity, Rules the Climate" what did Mr. Singer say about the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?
b)  According to Mr. Singer, how does his study contrast with that of the U.N.'s IPCC? Be specific.

5.  What does Mr. Singer think of the three top presidential candidates' shared viewpoint on global warming?

6.  What does a booklet published by the Heartland Institute report about an international survey of climate scientists?

7.  a) Who is Dr. Joanne Simpson?
b)  How does Dr. Simpson's viewpoint on man-made global warming compare with that of Mr. Singer?

8.  a) Are you surprised that there are scientists who refute the theory of man-made global warming?  Explain your answer.
b) Visit Heartland's website at globalwarmingheartland.org to read more about Heartland's 2008 International Conference on Climate Change. What do you think of this alternative point of view?

9.  The scientists who disagree with Al Gore's theory are often ignored or mocked.  They are called "deniers" by the media, and attempts are made to discredit or dismiss them as kooks. Do you think students should be taught that there are scientists who have opposite points of view on the cause of global warming, and be given the opportunity to read about why they disagree with the theory of man-made global warming?  Explain your answer.