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World Wildlife Fund: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Wildlife Fund offers a comprehensive overview of climate change, also known as "Global warming." Content includes basic information about the process and its effect on the environment, the science to back it up, conservation...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Land, Waste, and Cleanup Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is loaded with information on solid waste and hazardous waste. It includes industries' effects on the environment, waste programs, treatment, control, pollution prevention, recycling, and cleanup programs.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Greenhouse Gas (Ghg) Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth's atmosphere contains greenhouse gases. Find out what these gases are and where they come from. Also link to other information about how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change.
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David Suzuki Foundation: Climate Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
People power is the key to accelerating renewable energy in our homes and throughout our country. By acting together, we can drive real change in Canada that results in cleaner air, healthier communities and sustainable energy systems.
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Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Cloud Sat Looking at Clouds in 3 D

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the mission of ClourSat, a satellite that will gather data as part of a comprehensive study of clouds to help develop a better understanding of the effect of clouds on climate . It will examine their structure, frequency and...
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OneWorld UK

One World: Hot Earth: Climate Change for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Younger students will love this colorful yet educational site on global warming and climate change. Easy to read factual information is included. Available in many different languages.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this excellent site to search the volumes of material available at MBARI about the ocean and climate.
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Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...
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US Senate

Us Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works website provides a summary and description of its responsibilities.
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Earth Day Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The official online home of Earth Day offers many resources regarding environmental education. Includes the latest news on environmental advocacy and how to take part in Earth Day each year.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What Do You Know? Climate Change

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge on climate change with this short quiz.
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Polar Bears International: The Bear Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Polar Bears International, dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear and its arctic habitat, provides extensive information about the polar bear. Content includes polar bear I.Q., hibernation facts,...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Resources for Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find an array of environmental and science-based lesson plans, activities and ideas from the EPA, other federal agencies, and external organizations.
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NASA

Nasa: Introduction to Earth's Dynamically Changing Climate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
NASA and PBS have joined forces to provide a lesson plan that will enable young scholars to analyze data that documents a warming planet. Videos and other necessary documents for the lesson plan are provided. PBS TeacherLine also...
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BBC

Bbc News: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide to climate change contains numerous BBC resources and scientific evidence for global warming.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Changing Planet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this video/lesson series we will explore the impact that climate change is having on our planet. Click on the video for related lessons.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Climate Connections

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR and National Geographic have joined forces to present the latest information on global warming. Reports speak to the causes, the signs, adaptations, profiles as well as solutions and what to do to help the situation.
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NOAA

Noaa: National Climatic Data Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the world's largest archive of weather data or click on the links to learn about extreme weather. Look up weather information about your city or town.
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BBC

Bbc Future: Week of 1 14 13: Will We Ever Lose All of Our Coral Reefs?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes how climate change is impacting coral reefs around the world. Includes many photographs of coral reefs.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Planet Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of seven instructional, hour-long videos presenting Earth-science topics such as plate tectonics, oceans, climate changes, natural resources, the Sun, and the future of our planet. Closed captioning option provided for each video.
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Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides statistical evidence, backgrounders, FAQs, climate impact reports, and suggested solutions to the global problem.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Snapshot of u.s. Energy Use

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE looks at American energy consumption and the resulting production of greenhouse gases. [4:59]
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on climate change includes basic information on greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives and what people can do at home, on the road, at the office and at school to reduce...
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U.s. Global Change Research Information Office: Global Warming and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines climate change, its impacts on people and countries, and policies and practices that countries and individuals can use to make a difference. Includes a section on common misconceptions about climate change.