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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 5 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)
- Climate Impacts 1 match 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
- Energy Use 2 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
Climate Literacy Principles
- Sun is primary energy 3 matches The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 1 match Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Our understanding of climate 1 match Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
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 3 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 2 matches
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Using NASA NEO and ImageJ to Explore the Role of Snow Cover in Shaping Climate
In this activity students download satellite images displaying land surface temperature, snow cover, and reflected short wave radiation data from the NASA Earth Observation (NEO) Web site. They then ...
Effect of the Sun's Energy on the Ocean and Atmosphere
In this mock mission, students become members of a research team and conduct a series of tasks to audit Earth's radiative budget. They use a Java Applet/visual viewer to access satellite data sets, ...
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; ...
