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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 1 match 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.
- Human Responses to Climate 1 match Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Energy Use 12 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
Energy Literacy Principles
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 1 match Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 14 matches
- Human use of energy 2 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 1 match The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Photovoltaics - Diverse Technology
This video reviews how photovoltaic (PV) cells work, noting that technological innovations are decreasing costs and allowing PV use to expand.
Energy 101: Concentrating Solar Power
This video describes how concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies reflect and collect solar energy to generate electricity. This video explains what CSP is, how it works, and focuses on parabolic ...
Energy 101: Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
This video, from the US Department of Energy, shows the basics of how a PV panel converts light radiated from the sun into usable power, whether on the electric grid or off, and without emissions or ...
Hoover Dam and Hydroelectric Power
This video segment is adapted from Building Big, a PBS series hosted by David Macaulay. It explores Hoover Dam's hydroelectric capabilities by explaining how it is able to harness the potential ...
