A collection of resources - interactive activities and teacher tutorials - on the impact the ocean has on weather and climate.

This is the first lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It explores Earth's unique climate and atmosphere, regional climate differences, and temporal climate differences. Includes comprehension questions...

Extensive article that discusses the first principle of climate science, i.e., that the Sun is the primary energy source for the climate system of the Earth. Presents five concepts for this principle and explains each, providing...

The climate where you live is called regional climate. Global climate is a description of the climate of a planet as a whole, with all the regional differences averaged. Includes links to additional resources on climate and climate change.

Features data collection for natural disasters and maps the trends giving us an idea of where disasters have a tendency to strike.

The past few years have histories of extremely powerful and dangerous storms. These storms have also increased in frequency. To investigate potential effects of climate on hurricane number and strength, this project will focus on the...

Want to learn more about the climate and weather? This webpage contains links to websites around the world concerned with providing information about climate and weather. Topics include ozone, greenhouse gases, global warming, tornadoes,...

A great place to find a definition to terms used to describe climate change and meteorology. This site contains a glossary of common terms for both climate and weather.

Discover thoughts about the Earth's changing climate and how these changes may impact people and the environment.

Takes a brief look at regional climate, global climate, and climate change.

This resource provides statistical evidence, backgrounders, FAQs, climate impact reports, and suggested solutions to the global problem.

A detailed overview of the Earth's climate, with explanations about the difference between weather and climate, dendrochronology, palynology, and how Earth's climate has changed over time. All information is reinforced through pictures,...

Scientists study ice sheets because they influence weather and climate, playing a role in atmospheric and ocean circulation. Ice sheets can also have huge impacts on global sea levels because they store so much water. Explore this...

A detailed comparison of many aspects of the two polar regions. Includes physical features, seasons, weather, types of ice, plants and animals, human population, and climate change.

This data-intensive activity uses real world datasets to cover topics such as weather v. climate, air circulation around the globe, seasonal effects, and climate change.

This very detailed article examines the long-term climate changes throughout the world. Discusses agriculture and provides graphs and illustrations. Includes lots of scientific discussion.

Ocean levels are increasing around the world. Find out why this type of climate change has scientists concerned.

This article explains the effects El Nino has had on different climates and natural disasters throughout the world.

Burning fossil fuels is causing the planet to heat up, causing weather patterns to change, sea levels to rise and diseases to spread. Scientists are concerned with the rising temps of Earth.

Learn what clouds are made of and how they form. Read reports from several different cloud observations and how the clouds effect climate.

Observe the Nisqually Glacier at Mount Rainier in this video segment from NatureScene. [4:07]