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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 27 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 6 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 4 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 2 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 2 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 1 match Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 7 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 4 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 33 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 12 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 1 match Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 5 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 2 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 2 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 11 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 13 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 8 matches
- Human use of energy 3 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 1 match The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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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 ...
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 ...
Effects of Solar Radiation on Land and Sea
This brief, hands-on activity illustrates the different heating capacities of soil and water in order to understand why places near the sea have a more moderate climate than those inland.
Using NASA NEO and ImageJ to Explore the Role of Snow Cover in Shaping Climate
In this activity students download satellite images displaying land surface temperature, snow cover, and reflected short wave radiation data from the NASA Earth Observation (NEO) Web site. They then ...
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, ...
Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
This activity introduces students to the process of converting sunlight into electricity through the use of photovoltaics (solar cells). Students complete a reading passage with questions and an ...
