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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 18 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 12 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 7 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 8 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 27 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Energy Use 79 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 39 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 7 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 11 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 2 matches Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 2 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 5 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 11 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 4 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 6 matches Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 18 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Biological processes depend on energy flow 3 matches Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 96 matches
- Energy decisions are influenced by several factors 9 matches
- Human use of energy 28 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 26 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Simulation of international negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In this activity, students engage in a simulation of the international negotiation process in order to convey how the international community is responding to climate change. Participants learn ...
