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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 22 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 9 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 2 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
- Human Responses to Climate 1 match Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 1 match Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 2 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 3 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 4 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 25 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 4 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 7 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 3 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 16 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 9 matches
- Human use of energy 5 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 7 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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How Greenhouse Gases Absorb Heat
In this experiment, students will observe two model atmospheres: one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide. These two contained atmospheres ...
Modeling Early Earth Climate with GEEBITT
In this activity, students gain experience using a spreadsheet and working with others to decide how to conduct their model 'experiments' with the NASA GEEBITT (Global Equilibrium Energy Balance ...
Piecing Together the Temperature Puzzle
This NASA video discusses the impacts of the sun's energy, Earth's reflectance and greenhouse gases on the Earth System.
Gallery of Greenhouse Gas Molecules
This static visualization from Global Warming Art depicts the chemical characteristics of eight greenhouse gas molecules - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), water (H2O), ozone ...
The Global Carbon Budget 1960 - 2100
This simulation allows the user to project CO2 sources and sinks by adjusting the points on a graph and then running the simulation to see projections for the impact on atmospheric CO2 and global ...
Changing Planet: Thawing Permafrost and Methane
This video examines the thawing of permafrost due to changes in climate and shows examples of the impacts that warming temperatures have on permafrost in the Arctic, including the release of the ...
