Columbia University
The Climate System: Atmospheric Forces, Balances, and Weather Systems
The large scale horizontal flow of air in the atmosphere is driven by the imbalance of net radiation over the globe. This resource introduces us to the physical laws governing the horizontal motion of air. It also describes types of...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Maldives: Climate
This discussion of the climate of Maldives from the Country Studies of the Library of Congress explains the effect of the monsoons on the country.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Climate
You won't need a rain coat if you visit Saudi Arabia. Read about its climate from this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. It is hot, dusty, and, in places, humid.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan: Climate
A very thorough look at the various climate regions in Afghanistan. Read about the temperatures and precipitation in all the regions of the country.
Other
Innovate Us: What Is Climate?
Climate is the first factor that is considered before visiting a particular destination for your holidays. We all know that climates all over the world are largely different from each other. The specific climate of a region is mainly...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Cloudy Climate Change: How Clouds Affect Earth's Temperature
As the Earth's surface temperature gradually rises, it has become vital for us to predict the rate of this increase with as much precision as possible. In order to do that, scientists need to understand more about aerosols and clouds....
Other
Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Climate Change and Coral Reefs
Find out about the devastating effects climate change is having on Florida's coral reef ecosystems.
NOAA
Noaa: National Climatic Data Center: u.s. Climate at a Glance
Allows you to search over 100 years of monthly climate data in maps, charts, etc. for the variables temperature and precipitation. See how the weather has changed over the years.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What to Wear? What to Drink? Weather Patterns and Climatic R
How does our climate affect us? How do we decide what to wear each day? What factors determine if our clothing choices are comfortable? What is the source of our water? Learners explore characteristics that define climatic regions. They...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The Nature of the Land Around Us
An inquiry investigation which allows students to drive their learning by creating questions about the land around them. They collect varied data to analyze the nature of the land, and as a result, investigate erosion and weathering in...
US Geological Survey
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation: The Forces Are With Us: Natural Forces
A collection of science activities that focus on natural forces that affect Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Students will understand how global climate change relates to storm events, subsidence, and erosion. Background information on...
NOAA
Noaa: Esrl: United States Climate Page
A "clickable" map of the US that allows you to find information about a state's or city's climate and climate history.
NOAA
Noaa: Esrl: United States Climate Page
A "clickable" map of the US that allows you to find information about a state's or city's climate and climate history.
NOAA
Noaa: El Nino and Climate Change
A White House announcement on the effect of El Nino on world climate.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works website provides a summary and description of its responsibilities.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia Climate
Explains the climate of the different parts of Russia, and how the long, cold winter affects so much of life in the Russian Federation.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Climate Change: Earth's Giant Game of Tetris
There's a game of Tetris happening on a global scale: The playing space is planet Earth, and all those pesky, stacking blocks represent carbon dioxide- a greenhouse gas that is piling up ever more rapidly as we burn the fossil fuels that...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Climate
Although very brief, this article tells about the climate of Uzbekistan, its temperature range and precipitation.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bolivia: Climate
Offers a description of the varying Bolivian climate conditions broken down by the different lowland and mountain areas.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Guyana: Climate
This resource provides a descriptive overview of the climate of Guyana.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Prehistoric Climate Change
Learn about prehistoric climate change and how it is similar to today's environmental concerns. They will learn to work cooperatively in groups and learn to conduct slide show presentations.
NOAA
Noaa: Outflux: City Climate Comparisons
An interactive comparable climate data tool where the user chooses from a list of United States cities and several weather factors. The immediate result is a graph or graphs of historical US city data.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Economics U$a: Us Economic Timeline
Use this timeline to discover how the economic climate has changed over time.
Other
United States Global Change Research Program
This government program integrates federal research on global climate change. Agency offers many resources regarding global as well as American climate change. For example, click on the section of the country where you live. Key issues,...