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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 8 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)
- Human Responses to Climate 1 match 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 2 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Grade Level
Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 1 match Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 1 match The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 7 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
- Climate is variable 1 match Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 2 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 2 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 2 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 8 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 2 matches Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 5 matches
- Human use of energy 1 match
- Energy affects quality of life 2 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Scales and Processes of the Global Carbon Cycle
This static visualization shows that the global carbon cycle is determined by the interactions of climate, the environment, and Earth's living systems at many levels, from molecular to global.
Dinosaur Breath - Learning about the Carbon Cycle
This activity illustrates the carbon cycle using an age-appropriate hook, and it includes thorough discussion and hands-on experimentation. Students learn about the geological (ancient) carbon cycle; ...
