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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 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 44 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 60 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 3 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 2 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 1 match Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 5 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 1 match 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 7 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 23 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 31 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 7 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 49 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 1 match Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 3 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 2 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 1 match
- Human use of energy 2 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 4 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Google Earth Tours of Glacier Change
A detailed Google Earth tour of glacier change over the last 50 years is given in class as an introduction. Students are then asked to select from a group of glaciers and create their own Google ...
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 ...
Probabilities, Uncertainties and Units Used to Quantify Climate Change
In this exercise learners use statistics (T-test using Excel) to analyze an authentic dataset from Lake Mendota in Madison, WI that spans the last 150 years to explore ice on/ice off dates. In ...
Impacts of Change in Glacier Ice
This is a five-activity module that explores the evidence for and impacts of melting glacial ice, with resources from major institutions and scientists who study glaciers -- primarily in Arctic ...
