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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 205 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 115 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 223 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 209 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 31 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 123 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 106 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 58 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 131 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 77 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 129 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 179 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 71 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 162 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 28 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 90 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 11 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 22 matches
- Human use of energy 73 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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Effect of the Sun's Energy on the Ocean and Atmosphere
In this mock mission, students become members of a research team and conduct a series of tasks to audit Earth's radiative budget. They use a Java Applet/visual viewer to access satellite data sets, ...
Coral Bleaching: A White Hot Problem
This teaching activity addresses environmental stresses on corals. Students assess coral bleaching using water temperature data from the NOAA National Data Buoy Center. Students learn about the ...
Climate Change and Arctic Ecosystems
In this activity, students learn about how climate change is affecting the Arctic ecosystem and then investigate how this change is impacting polar bear populations. Students analyze maps of Arctic ...
Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean
In this activity, students examine NASA satellite data to determine if sea surface temperature has reached a point that would cause coral bleaching in the Caribbean.
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 ...
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 ...
