Educational Resources: Search the CLEAN Collection
Scientifically and pedagogically reviewed digital resources for teaching about climate science, climate change, and energy awareness
Refine the Results
Resource Type
Climate and Energy Topics
- Climate System 9 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 2 matches Includes natural changes (cyclic variability, volcanic eruptions, solar output) and human-caused changes (due to GHG emissions and land use changes)
- Human Responses to Climate 1 match Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Energy Use 5 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 2 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 8 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 4 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
- Humans affect climate 1 match 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 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 5 matches
- Human use of energy 2 matches
Regional Focus
Dataset Use
Results 1 - 10 of 12 matches
My Angle on Cooling: Effects of Distance and Inclination
In this hands-on lesson, students measure the effect of distance and inclination on the amount of heat felt by an object and apply this experiment to building an understanding of seasonality. In Part ...
Piecing Together the Temperature Puzzle
This NASA video discusses the impacts of the sun's energy, Earth's reflectance and greenhouse gases on the Earth System.
Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
This activity introduces students to the process of converting sunlight into electricity through the use of photovoltaics (solar cells). Students complete a reading passage with questions and an ...
How a Geothermal Power Plant Works
This simplified animation of a geothermal power plant from the U.S. Department of Energy illustrates commonalities with traditional power-generating stations. While there are many types of geothermal ...
