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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 5 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 3 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 17 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 21 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
- Nature of Climate Science 1 match Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Sun is primary energy 1 match The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 4 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 24 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 3 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 8 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 5 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 14 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
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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 ...
Using Data to Identify Hot Spots and Predict Bleaching Events
In this EarthLabs activity, learners explore the concepts of coral bleaching, bleaching hot spots and degree-heating weeks. Using data products from NOAA's Coral Reef Watch, students identify ...
