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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 101 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 64 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 81 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 50 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 48 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 9 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 83 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 59 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 43 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 61 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 22 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 59 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 68 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 32 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 42 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 27 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 49 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 69 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 13 matches
- Human use of energy 43 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 32 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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What is the fate of CO2 produced by fossil fuel combustion?
Students consider why the observed atmospheric CO2 increase rate is only ~60% of the CO2 loading rate due to fossil fuel combustion. They develop a box-model to simulate the atmospheric CO2 increase ...
Seasonal Change on Land and Water
In this worksheet-based activity, students review global visualizations of incoming sunlight and surface temperature and discuss seasonal change. Students use the visualizations to support inquiry on ...
How a Geothermal Power Plant Works
This simplified animation of a geothermal power plant from the U.S. Department of Energy illustrates commonalities with traditional power-generating stations. While there are many types of geothermal ...
My Angle on Cooling: Effects of Distance and Inclination
In this hands-on lesson, students measure the effect of distance and inclination on the amount of heat felt by an object and apply this experiment to building an understanding of seasonality. In Part ...
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 ...
Dendrochronology - Trees: Recorders of Climate Change
In this activity, students are introduced to tree rings by examining a cross section of a tree, also known as a 'tree cookie.' They discover how tree age can be determined by studying the rings and ...
How do seasonal temperature patterns vary among different regions of the world?
Students use the GLOBE Student Data Archive and visualizations to display current temperatures on a map of the world. They explore the patterns in the temperature map, looking especially for ...
