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Gfdl: Temperature (F) Response Due to Increased Atmospheric Co2
An animated model of the Earth from the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory showing how global temperatures increased from 1870 to 2100 due to rising amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Translating Qualitative & Quantitative Details: Climate Change
In this science-themed literacy lesson, students read for and differentiate between qualitative and quantitative information.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Citing Textual Evidence: Changing Oceans
Learn how to cite evidence to support ideas presented in a science article about oceans.
Other
Vox Media: Weather 2050
See what the average winter and summer temperature is predicted to be in your town in 2050.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Climate Change and the Oceans
Students discover the role that the oceans play in climate change, and how climate change affects the oceans. It is lesson eight in a nine-lesson module "Visualizing and Understanding the Science of Climate Change."
NOAA
Noaa: Earth System Climate Change
As viewed from space, the Earth appears beautiful and serene. As you well know, however, here standing on Earth, it's complicated! Complex, that is. And, it's constantly changing. Often changes on Earth happen so slowly it would be...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Greenhouse Effect: Make a Terrarium
Capture the essence of life within your own miniature greenhouse, or terrarium.
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Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World
The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.
ProCon.org
Pro con.org: Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?
This site thoroughly covers the controversy over whether climate change is mainly caused by humans. Provides extensive background and quick facts, a long list of detailed arguments both for and against the question, videos, and a...
Other
Climate Solutions
This resource provides solutions to global warming issues and problems, with specific information pertaining to the Pacific Northwest.
NASA
Nasa: Global Climate Change
NASA keeps its eyes on the Earth in this dynamic site that stays with news about climate change. Includes facts, articles, interactive features, visualizations such as the Climate Time Machine, videos, and lots more.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Earth's Changing Climates
In this lesson, students investigate changes that have been documented showing how the Earth's climate has changed in the last 120 years and over larger time spans. They use it to infer possible future climate trends, while learning that...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Global Climate Change
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the harmful contributions of burning fossil fuels on the environment and understand the impact of the acidification of the earth's oceans.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Carbon Cycle
Video talks about the carbon cycle and uses a computer as a metaphor to show how the cycle can be disrupted by climate change. [3:55] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Global Climate Change
This tutorial looks at carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and how changes can impact wheat production in Kansas.
Columbia University
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
Bringing people together to discuss Earth's environmental problems, The Earth Institute addresses climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, disease, and sustainable use of resources.
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Worldwatch Institute
This website offers current, sophisticated, topic-specific environmental research on the political and ethical consequences of not building a sustainable environment. From leading scientists to news about law and politics, the website...
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Climate Science Info Zone
Media-rich interactive explores Earth's climate, investigating what might be causing the climate to change and how to prepare for it in the future.
Center for Educational Technologies
Cet: Exploring the Environment: Drought
The U.S. National Park Service has asked students to advise it whether the drought that greatly impacted the Midwest and Southwest is a consequence of global climate change or just an abnormal weather pattern. In either case, they will...
Center for Educational Technologies
Cet: Exploring the Environment: Global Temperatures
As a climate scientist, provide analysis and projected consequences of temperature data to present to a U.S. panel convening to study the impact of global climate change.
Center for Educational Technologies
Cet: Exploring the Environment: Human Health Effects
As an epidemiologist on the U.S. Panel for Climate Change, students are tasked with analyzing the latest data on climate-impacted human health conditions. A solid understanding of the mechanisms underlying the connections will allow for...
Center for Educational Technologies
Cet: Exploring the Environment: Ice Caps and Sea Levels
Students have just completed climate science fieldwork studying Earth's ice caps and sea levels. Analyze the data to present a report to the U.S. Panel on Global Climate Change.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Coral Reefs: Dissappearing Resource
Why are the reefs disappearing? Use this site to explore the science behind the issue. Useful at several grade levels.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Earth on Fire
Information and activities looking at the impact of industrial and agricultural practices on global warming.