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Scientifically and pedagogically reviewed digital resources for teaching about climate science, climate change, and energy awareness
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Resource Type
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)
- Measuring and Modeling Climate 1 match Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 1 match 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 4 matches 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.
- Climate is complex 1 match Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- 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 1 match Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 3 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 2 matches
- 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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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 ...
Simulation of international negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In this activity, students engage in a simulation of the international negotiation process in order to convey how the international community is responding to climate change. Participants learn ...
