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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 1 match 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 1 match Includes natural changes (cyclic variability, volcanic eruptions, solar output) and human-caused changes (due to GHG emissions and land use changes)
- 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 5 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Energy Use 14 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 2 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 1 match Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 10 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 2 matches
- Human use of energy 6 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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Are You An Energy Efficient Consumer?
This activity engages students in learning about ways to become energy efficient consumers. Students examine how different countries and regions around the world use energy over time, as reflected in ...
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 ...
Where does your energy come from? Analyzing your energy bill
In this activity students trace the sources of their electricity, heating and cooling, and other components of their energy use though the use of their family's utility bills and information from ...
Humans and Energy - Earth: The Operators' Manual
This short video shows how humanity uses energy today; what sources we use; and why, in the future, a growing global population will require more energy.
Estimated Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2008 by State
These flow charts show carbon dioxide emissions for each state, the District of Columbia and the entire United States. Emissions are distinguished by energy source and end use.
