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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 32 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 24 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 15 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 19 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 37 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 2 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 87 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 50 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 10 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 24 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 6 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 10 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 19 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 10 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 7 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 37 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 5 matches Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 124 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 12 matches
- Human use of energy 36 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 37 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Natural Gas and the Marcellus Shale
This homework problem introduces students to Marcellus shale natural gas and how an unconventional reservoir rock can become an attractive hydrocarbon target. It is designed to expand students' ...
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 ...
