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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 17 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 19 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 32 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 31 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 10 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 4 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 16 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 15 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 3 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 14 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 10 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 14 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 21 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 20 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 26 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 12 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 19 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 1 match
- Human use of energy 12 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 13 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Gapminder: Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view.
In this interactive simulation, students can explore global CO2 emissions displayed by different continents/countries and plotted based on the GDP. A map view is also accessible.
State of Flux: Images of Change
This collection of photos from the NASA Climate website features images related to global change. Not all images show change caused directly by climate change and energy use, and descriptive captions ...
America's Energy Future from the National Academies
This video from the U.S. National Academies summarizes the energy challenges the United States faces, the technological challenges, and the need for behavior and policy changes required to meet the ...
Pine Bark Beetle Outbreaks and Climate
This interactive shows the extent of the killing of lodgepole pine trees in western Canada. The spread of pine beetle throughout British Columbia has devastated the lodgepole pine forests there. This ...
