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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 7 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 4 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 2 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 3 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 22 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 38 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 22 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 4 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 2 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
- Our understanding of climate 1 match Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 4 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 8 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 7 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 27 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 9 matches
- Human use of energy 21 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 7 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 ...
Natural Gas and the Marcellus Shale
This homework problem introduces students to Marcellus shale natural gas and how an unconventional reservoir rock can become an attractive hydrocarbon target. It is designed to expand students' ...
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 ...
