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Climate Change

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Rising sea levels, strong storms, melting ice ... who or what is to blame? Scholars browse the website in preparation for a class discussion or debate about whether human activity is causing climate change. They gain a balanced...
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American Museum of Natural History

Climate Change

For Students 6th - 12th
It actually is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to climate change. A slide show lesson describes how burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. Individuals read about the scientific process and the...
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Nrdc: Are the Effects of Global Warming Really That Bad?

For Students 9th - 10th
The problems of global warming are examined from the following perspectives: climate pattern changes, health effects, and ecosystem disruption. You will also find a number of NRDC related webpages further amplifying the topic of global...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming and Water Fowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Is your state bird migrating farther north to escape the effects of global warming? This comprehensive resource answers this question by state.
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Arm Program's Education Center: Global Warming

For Students 3rd - 8th
An all purpose site with something for everyone. Learn about global warming and climate change, ask a scientist, take a quiz, or get a lesson plan!
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Community Learning Network

Community Learning Network: Global Warming/climate Change Theme Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of web resources on the topics of global warming and climate change. Some links may be broken, as the site is no longer actively maintained.
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Koshland Science Museum: Earth Lab: Degrees of Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on all of the aspects of global warming, climate change, and the future of the earth.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Effects of Human Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Sila: Clue Into Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arctic is where climate is changing at a faster pace than any other place in the world. Explore Water, Earth, Fire, and Air to investigate the basic elements that support all life and learn about the impact climate change is having...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Wildlife Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
Folks are observing the effects of global warming by identifying the wildlife creatures they see in their local states. Check out the interactive map that highlights the observations in each of the fifty states. Learn how to become a...
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Other

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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PBS

Nova: If the Ice Melts

For Students 9th - 10th
Global warming is becoming a big concern. See how it might affect the shorelines if parts of the Antarctic ice sheet melt. Diagrams of the east coast, Florida, northern Europe and southeast Asia are available.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming and Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
Will global warming make stronger hurricanes? This informative resoruce delves into this question and provides an insight into what the prevailing school of thought is on this subject.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Atmospheric Science Explorers: Global Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of global climate change, with explanations of Earth's climate change, the carbon cycle, ecosystems, and greenhouse gases, and how the movements of matter and energy impact on climate. All information is reinforced...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete guide to the planet's climate change, including evidence, causes, effects, and conservation efforts.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Cryosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the effects climate has on the snow and ice covered cryosphere and see live data gathered from the North and South Poles.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Vanishing Into Thin Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Glaciers are shrinking at an alarming rate. Witness the dramatic melting of Peru's Qori Kalis glacier. Investigate some of the benefits of glaciers as well as the negative effects that will result when the glaciers are gone.
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Other

National Resources Defense Council: Your Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about issues that are major threats to the health of our oceans; read personal stories of how these threats affect people whose lives are connected to these valuable resources. Includes possible solutions and things you can do to...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the devastating effects of climate change on an Inuit Arctic community in northern Canada. The melting sea ice caused by global warning has started a chain reaction of many changes in the culture and survivability in the Arctic...
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Dimming the Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
An online presentation of NOVA's program Dimming the Sun. You can read a transcript of the show, read an essay on the effect of contrails on global warming, and view slideshows tracing a timeline of climate change and new technologies...
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NOAA

Noaa: El Nino and Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A White House announcement on the effect of El Nino on world climate.
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Nature Canada

Northern Icon in Peril: Global Warming Threatens the World's Polar Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that Canada lists the polar bear as a, 'species of special concern.' This page provides a glimpse at how climate change is effecting polar bears in the Canadian Arctic. You will also find some basic polar bear facts: size,...
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Clean Japan Center: Recycling

For Students 3rd - 5th
Japanese content for elementary students. Helps younger children explore environmental issues. Topics include recyling, ozone destruction, global warming, and stewardship of natural resources. Good illustrations. Also includes reading...
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Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
Humans are having a negative effect on the ecology of Antarctica. Get the facts on krill harvesting, global warming, and ozone depletion.