Climate Change & Education
Valuable Links
Teachers may find the following links particularly helpful.
The Western Regional Climate Center offers a variety of weather and climatic maps and information at its site. An educational page with links is also offered.
A good listing of Frequently Asked Questions is offered by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization.
The concept of Cap-and-Trade for carbon emissions is explained very well at Introduction to Cap-and-Trade Carbon Policy. The basic underpinnings of the system are explained graphically with positive and negative aspects. Good for high school students and teachers.
This YouTube link to the Vulcan project offers an excellent animation of the daily and seasonal movement of greenhouse gases over the United States.
The Ecological Footprint calculator solicits a lot of information about food purchasing habits, recycling, and lifestyle choices. A running tally appears throughout the calculations with links to more information as you go.
The Environmental Protection Agency offers a site for students with a guide for teachers.
Another federal agency, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), also offers a site for students. The site features games, a quiz, and an area for parents and teachers.
The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program Study Hall offers an interesting educational site. The presentations are staged from beginner to more advanced levels.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offers a website where state-specific information on weather trends can be entered. Students can enter various periods of time to review weather trends.
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change also offers a kids page. The Pew Center is known for its commitment to addressing climate change issues and is viewed by many as one of the leading sources. This site is probably geared toward middle school-aged children. The Pew Center and the television channel Nickelodeon have teamed to produce a site called The Big Green Help, which is geared toward younger children.
