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Scientifically and pedagogically reviewed digital resources for teaching about climate science, climate change, and energy awareness
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Climate and Energy Topics
- Climate System 24 matches Includes natural processes within the climate system: orbital patterns, solar radiation, oceans, atmosphere, water cycle, the natural greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, regional climates and differences between climate and weather.
- Causes of Climate Change 2 matches Includes natural changes (cyclic variability, volcanic eruptions, solar output) and human-caused changes (due to GHG emissions and land use changes)
- Measuring and Modeling Climate 9 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 11 matches Includes sea level rise; extreme weather; drought; changes to ecosystems, plants and animals; melting ice and permafrost; ocean wamring; impacts to water resources, agriculture, public health and national security
- Nature of Climate Science 2 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Sun is primary energy 3 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 26 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 1 match Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 2 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 9 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 2 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 7 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 1 match Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 2 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 1 match
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 1 match
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Seasonal Change on Land and Water
In this worksheet-based activity, students review global visualizations of incoming sunlight and surface temperature and discuss seasonal change. Students use the visualizations to support inquiry on ...
Effects of Solar Radiation on Land and Sea
This brief, hands-on activity illustrates the different heating capacities of soil and water in order to understand why places near the sea have a more moderate climate than those inland.
Ocean Currents and Sea Surface Temperature
In this classroom activity, students access sea surface temperature and wind speed data from a NASA site, plot and compare data, draw conclusions about surface current and sea surface temperature, ...
Exploring the Link between Hurricanes and Climate using GCM Results
In this activity, students examine global climate model output and consider the potential impact of global warming on tropical cyclone initiation and evolution. As a follow-up, students read two ...
Gulf Stream Heat Budget and Europe's Mild Climate: A Problem-based Learning Activity
In this role-playing activity, learners are presented with a scenario in which they will determine whether the Gulf Stream is responsible for keeping Europe warm. They must also address the potential ...
Modeling the oceanic thermohaline circulation with STELLA
In this activity for undergraduate students, learners build a highly simplified computer model of thermohaline circulation (THC) in the North Atlantic Ocean and conduct a set of simulation ...
The Thermohaline Circulation - The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt
This NASA animation depicts thermohaline circulation in the ocean and how it relates to salinity and water density. It illustrates the sinking of water in the cold, dense ocean near Iceland and ...
Changing Planet: Fresh Water in the Arctic
This Changing Planet video documents scientists' concerns regarding how melting Arctic sea ice will increase the amount of fresh water in the Beaufort Gyre, which could spill out into the Atlantic ...
