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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 26 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 28 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 28 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 29 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 34 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 3 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 33 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 44 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 19 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 4 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 12 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 13 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 25 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 19 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 31 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 2 matches 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 7 matches
- Human use of energy 30 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 73 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Energy Consumption Rates across the USA and the World
Students use Google Earth to analyze oil consumption per capita in the US and around the world. Students then use spreadsheets to create graphs and calculate statistics regarding per capita energy ...
Gapminder: Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view.
In this interactive simulation, students can explore global CO2 emissions displayed by different continents/countries and plotted based on the GDP. A map view is also accessible.
Near-Ground Level Ozone Pollution
This lab exercise is designed to provide a basic understanding of a real-world scientific investigation. Learners are introduced to the concept of tropospheric ozone as an air pollutant due to human ...
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 ...
Energy and the Poor - Black Carbon in Developing Nations
An activity focusing on black carbon. This activity explores the impacts of the use of wood, dung, and charcoal for fuel, all which generate black carbon, in developing countries.
Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Role-Play Exercise
In this role-play activity, students take the roles of various important players in the climate change policy debate including politicians, scientists, environmentalists, and industry ...
State of Flux: Images of Change
This collection of photos from the NASA Climate website features images related to global change. Not all images show change caused directly by climate change and energy use, and descriptive captions ...
