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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Effect of Continental Position on Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How close a region is to the ocean affects its climate.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Global Wind Belts

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regional differences in solar radiation create global wind belts.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Power Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the energy in stars. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will learn about the cycles of nature (water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) that support the flow of nutrient matter through an...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Hydroelectric Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of hydroelectric power and its consequences.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Hydroelectric Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of hydroelectric power and its consequences.
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PPT
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Paleoclimate: A History of Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of Earth's climate in this Click and Learn. Learn how many factor control Earth's climate. Specifically, examine two of the most important factors: solar radiation and the composition of Earth's atmosphere.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Different Kind of Fuel

For Students 9th - 10th
In this segment from Curious, learn about creating energy from solar rays to meet the growing energy needs of the world. [6:09]
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Energy Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of how energy is used, and how it can be conserved.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How energy can be generated through nuclear reactions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Energy Conservation

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of conservation, and conserving energy in transportation and at home.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How energy can be generated through nuclear reactions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Nuclear Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How energy can be generated through nuclear reactions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Natural Gas Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of natural gas' creation, usage, and effects.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Natural Gas Power

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of natural gas' creation, usage, and effects.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Albedo and Global Warming

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive activity adapted from NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey, learn about Earth's albedo (the ratio of reflected vs. incident solar radiation), how pollution alters albedo, and how ice-albedo feedback may accelerate...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Wind Power

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How wind can be used to generate power, and its consequences.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Why Is the Earth Still Hot Inside?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
For this lesson, learners conduct heat transfer experiments to investigate why the Earth is still hot at its core, even after billions of years since its formation. They will learn that the rate of heat transfer is dependent on an...
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Other

Abc Da Energia

For Students 2nd - 5th
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
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Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Energy at the Earth's Poles

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource to help understand how the amount of energy at the Earth's poles affects polar conditions.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Solar Panels Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Earth intercepts a lot of solar power: 173,000 terawatts. That's 10,000 times more power than the planet's population uses. So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? Richard Komp examines...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Colombia including environmental issues, background, geography, ecology and biodiversity, people, economy, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Cameroon

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Cameroon including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Burundi

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Burundi including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.