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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 4 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 1 match 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 20 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Energy Use 22 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 18 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 2 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
- Humans affect climate 4 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 1 match Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 4 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 5 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 13 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 8 matches
- Human use of energy 15 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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Dataset Use
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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 efficiency of different light bulbs (There's a Thief in My Kitchen)
Students calculate the cost of the energy used to operate a common three-bulb light fixture. They then compare the costs and amount of CO2 produced for similar incandescent and compact fluorescent ...
Evaluating the Effects of Local Energy Resource Development
This is a semester-long jigsaw project in which students work in teams to explore the effects of energy resource development on local water resources, economics, and society. Students are presented ...
Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Role-Play Exercise
In this role-play activity, students take the roles of various important players in the climate change policy debate including politicians, scientists, environmentalists, and industry ...
