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Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Mt. Pinatubo and the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson explores the impact of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere. Students will analyze three types of visual information: a graph of aerosol optical depth v. global temperature, a global map with temperature anomalies, and an ash...
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PPT
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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PPT
Other

Interactions Between the Atmosphere & Hydrosphere [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the interactions between the four spheres of Earth and how they affect weather and climate. The slideshow is divided into two parts. The first deals with interactions between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere and the...
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Tropical Atmosphere Ocean Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site introduces you to one of the most ambitious projects now studying the influence of the ocean on climate. Links are available to related sites and to sources of real-time data.
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Unit Plan
King's Centre for Visualization in Science

Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 6: Greenhouse Gases: A Closer Look

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the sixth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It takes a look at the different important greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and some of the ways in which humanity is affecting the atmospheric...
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana Univ.: Global Energy Transfer, Atmosphere and Ocean Circulation, Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A course lecture on the external processes that shape the Earth, specifically the hydrologic system. This system is powered by the Sun's energy. The components of the Earth's energy budget are described, and how these drive the movement...
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Unit Plan
King's Centre for Visualization in Science

Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 4: Climate: A Balancing Act

For Students 9th - 10th
How does the Earth's energy balance regulate climate? This is the fourth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. This lesson explores how different factors can impact the amount of energy that enters and...
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Unit Plan
King's Centre for Visualization in Science

Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 8: Climate Change and the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the eighth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It explores the role that oceans play in global climate change. Includes comprehension questions and interactive tools for understanding the...
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Unit Plan
King's Centre for Visualization in Science

Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 2: Is Climate Change Happening?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the second lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It examines what climate change is, how it relates to greenhouse gas concentrations over time, and temperature trends. Includes comprehension...
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Website
Stanford University

The Daily Martian Weather Report

For Students 9th - 10th
Brought to you by the Mars Global Surveyor Radio Science Team. Photos, charts and weather reports on the Martian atmosphere. Includes an education outreach program for students and teachers.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Weather and Atmosphere

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit, students learn the basics about weather and the atmosphere. They investigate materials engineering as it applies to weather and the choices available to us for clothing to counteract the effects of weather. Students have...
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Interactive
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Tree Rings and Climate Timeline Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online interactive activity, you will align tree ring cores to build a long chronology of climate history.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Global Climate Change: All About Carbon Dioxide

For Students 4th - 8th
Understand the process that must occur to create carbon dioxide. What is the role of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere? A video illustrating the carbon cycle is available.
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Handout
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site studies what air is as well as what composes the atmosphere.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: The Atmosphere During El Nino

For Students 9th - 10th
This page explains in detail what happens in the atmosphere during El Nino.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Effect of Atmospheric Circulation on Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How atmospheric circulation cells affect the climate of regions.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weather & Climate: Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the composition of and the layers in Earth's atmosphere.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at how heat is transferred in the atmosphere.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on climate zones and biomes. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Circulation in the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the convection cells present in our atmosphere.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How heat is transferred in the atmosphere.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Carbon Cycle and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the cycle of carbon through the atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Carbon Cycle and Climate Study Guide

For Students 4th - 8th
Review the relationship between the carbon cycle and climate.
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Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Visualizing Weather and Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
With visualizations, we can see the entire planet from all angles at once. We can see the invisible - such as water vapor in the atmosphere and the way air flows around the world.

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