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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing in a Global Climate Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students use Microsoft Excel to manipulate and statistically analyze large climate databases of precipitation., temperature, stream discharge, tree ring data, ice core data, and ENSO to determine climate relationships and...
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: Kyoto Protocol

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the Kyoto Protocol is, its history, the Doha Amendment, the mechanisms by which countries can endeavor to meet their emissions reduction targets, how the targets are monitored, and the work that is being done to develop...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Arctic Climate Curriculum, Activity 3: Exploring Arctic Climate Data

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students dig into authentic Arctic climate data to unravel some causes and effects related to the seasonal melting of the snowpack. In particular, students learn about albedo and its relationship to snowmelt. This concept applied to...
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Center for Educational Technologies

Cet: Exploring the Environment: Human Health Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
As an epidemiologist on the U.S. Panel for Climate Change, students are tasked with analyzing the latest data on climate-impacted human health conditions. A solid understanding of the mechanisms underlying the connections will allow for...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Quantum Mechanics Explains Global Warming

For Students 9th - 10th
You've probably heard that carbon dioxide is warming the Earth. But how exactly is it doing it? Lieven Scheire uses a rainbow, a light bulb and a bit of quantum physics to describe the science behind global warming. [5:01]
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Kyoto Protocol

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed article on the Kyoto Treaty. Looks at background, objectives, flexibility mechanisms, details of the agreement, the ratification process, emissions targets, signatories, and more.