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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 13 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 21 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 16 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 25 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 81 matches 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 53 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 67 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 2 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 7 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 3 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 7 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 6 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 22 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 17 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 8 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 21 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 1 match Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 37 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 14 matches
- Human use of energy 46 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 34 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Are You An Energy Efficient Consumer?
This activity engages students in learning about ways to become energy efficient consumers. Students examine how different countries and regions around the world use energy over time, as reflected in ...
Climate and Civilization: The Maya Example
This activity uses geophysical and geochemical data to determine climate in Central America during the recent past and to explore the link between climate (wet periods and drought) and population ...
Energy efficiency of different light bulbs (There's a Thief in My Kitchen)
Students calculate the cost of the energy used to operate a common three-bulb light fixture. They then compare the costs and amount of CO2 produced for similar incandescent and compact fluorescent ...
Simulation of international negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In this activity, students engage in a simulation of the international negotiation process in order to convey how the international community is responding to climate change. Participants learn ...
