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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 18 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 12 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 7 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 8 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 27 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Energy Use 79 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 39 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 7 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 11 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 2 matches 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 5 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 11 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 4 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 6 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 18 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 3 matches Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 96 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 9 matches
- Human use of energy 28 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 26 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 ...
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 ...
