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NASA

Space Math: Nasa Satellite "Sees" Carbon Dioxide [Pdf]

For Students 5th - 8th
Using this map from NASA you can calculate the concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Solve the four problems and you will see how concentrations are spread across the globe and where there are regional differences.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Effects of Human Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Greenhouse Effect Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students measure temperature changes inside soda bottles filled with CO2 and air as incandescent light is shined on them to model the Greenhouse Effect.
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Carbon Detectives: Find Out About Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about climate change with video clips and interactive animations.
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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute Online: Greenhouse Effect in a Jar

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students can investigate the greenhouse effect on the atmosphere with this simple lesson. The steps are easy and the materials needed are basic.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Hitting Home: Climate Change in Colorado [Zip]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine and interpret varied observational data sets to determine whether climate change is occurring in Colorado.
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International Institute for Sustainable Development: Catalyzing Change in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Institute for Sustainable Development, or IISD, provides information on all aspects of sustainable development. Here one can find more information on how the IISD is helping Canada deal with climate change. Find climate...
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Climate Literacy

Clean: Greenhouse Gas in a Bottle Demonstration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A simple demonstration that is quick and easy to setup and provides dramatic evidence of the effect on temperature of an atmosphere with increased carbon dioxide. [4 min]
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Carbon Cycle

For Students 2nd - 7th
An engaging interactive enhancing studies of the carbon cycle. Check out a short video, sing karaoke about chlorophyll, take a quiz, and review vocabulary words.
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Wisconsin K 12 Energy Education Program (Keep)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The mission of KEEP is to improve energy education in Wisconsin's schools. It provides teachers access to resources, activities and web support for many hands-on lessons for all grade levels.
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Variety Is the Spice of Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
To every thing there is a season. Understand the role climate plays in the change of seasons across the United States.
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt: History of Climate Science

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity. students synthesize ideas and critically evaluate the current social perspectives of climate science and social decision-making.
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NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Climate Change Evidence

For Students 3rd - 7th
Get right to the point when it comes to the evidence for climate change with this illustrated informational piece.
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NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: What Is the Big Deal With Carbon?

For Students 3rd - 8th
An illustrated article highlighting the science behind carbon and fossil fuels. Diagrams and graphs help with understanding.
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NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Gallery of Carbon's Travels

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of images which shows the effects of too much carbon in our atmosphere There are also some promising carbon-reducing images as well.
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NASA

Climate Kids: Greenhouse Effect

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Fun website for kids to learn about earth science. Students read about greenhouse gasses and the effect on the environment.
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New England Aquarium: Climate Change and the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of videos accompanied by student activity sheets explore the impact of climate change on the ocean and the animals that live in and around it: sea turtles, jellies, whales, shore birds, lobsters, and coral.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Arctic

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the ecological state of arctic environments, plant, and animals.
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Read Works

Read Works: Is the Earth Getting Warmer?

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about climate change and the problems it can cause. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Outdoor Air Pollution

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Air pollution is due to chemical substances and particles released into the air mainly by human actions. This pollution affects entire ecosystems around the world....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Human Causes of Extinction

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In addition to habitat destruction, other human-caused problems are also threatening many species. These include issues associated with climate change, pollution,...
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Graphing the Extent of Sea Ice in Arctic and Antarctic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph sea ice extent in both polar regions over a three-year period to learn about seasonal variations, and over a 30-year period to learn about longer-term trends.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Feeling the Heat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity students learn about the urban heat island effect by investigating which areas of their schoolyard have higher temperatures. Then they analyze data about how the number of heat waves in an urban area has...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Biodiversity Quiz (Ecological Problems)

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over ecological problems affecting the environment. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

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