European Union
Environment for Young Europeans: Air
Part of a larger site on the environment in general, the site concentrates on air, air pollution, and climate change. From the European Union.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Climate Change
What do people around the world need to do in order to slow the process of climate change? This resource dives into the dangers of change and proposes solutions.
Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Climate Change: Creating Solutions for Our Future [Pdf]
This 181-page teacher's guide to climate change presents six mini-units that address how climate change happens, what its impact is, and what humans do to cause it. Students then look at ways they can promote and practice climate change...
Climate Literacy
Clean: Public Service Announcement (Psa) for Grades 6 12
Students study climate change and create a Public Service Announcement that communicates their understanding of the science, raises awareness about climate change, and motivates people to take action.
Climate Literacy
Clean: How Does Melting Ice Affect Sea Level?
Middle schoolers investigate how sea levels might rise when ice sheets and ice caps melt by constructing a pair of models and seeing the effects of ice melt in two different situations.
Other
International Polar Year
International Polar Year is a multinational endeavour to study the Arctic and Antarctic over a period of two years. More than 200 scientific proects will be undertaken between March 2007 and March 2009.
Other
The Alaska Climate Research Center
See the current and past weather conditions of Alaska. Take a look at a webcam set up in Fairbanks, Alaska for current conditions.
Other
Digital Library for Earth System Education: Changing Sea Level
A suite of lessons lead inquiry-based exploration of melting sea ice and evidence that it is affecting sea level, namely glacial evidence, geologic evidence, fossil evidence, and isotopic evidence.
PBS
Pbs: Are the World's Weather and Climate Changing?
What's going on with our weather? Learn about it in this lesson plan that examines the climate and weather patterns in the world today. It has a weather quiz and guidelines that help the students understand weather changes occurring...
Other
Primer on Climate Change and Human Health [Pdf]
A comprehensive guide to climate change in Canada. This site offers both a national look and then looks at the implications of climate change on specific regions and provinces.
BBC
Bbc News: An Animated Journey Through the Earth's Climate History
A narrated journey through the last 800,000 years of the Earth's climate, accompanied by images and graphs. A text-only version is also available. (Published 3 Dec. 2009)
Climate Literacy
Clean: Climate Science Digital Resources
A digital collection of high-quality lesson resources that address climate and energy related topics.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Do Scientists Agree About the Causes of Climate Change?
Students follow a four-step process to debunk the myth regarding scientific consensus on climate change.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Human Environmental Impacts
In this module, we will explore the concept of pollution and discuss how human use of resources relates. We will discuss the evidence for and against human-caused climate change. Students will compare and contrast pollution cleanup with...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Climate Change
A complete guide to the planet's climate change, including evidence, causes, effects, and conservation efforts.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Greenhouse Gas (Ghg) Emissions
Earth's atmosphere contains greenhouse gases. Find out what these gases are and where they come from. Also link to other information about how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change.
Other
David Suzuki Foundation: Climate Solutions
People power is the key to accelerating renewable energy in our homes and throughout our country. By acting together, we can drive real change in Canada that results in cleaner air, healthier communities and sustainable energy systems.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Resources for Educators
Find an array of environmental and science-based lesson plans, activities and ideas from the EPA, other federal agencies, and external organizations.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Changing Planet
In this video/lesson series we will explore the impact that climate change is having on our planet. Click on the video for related lessons.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Climate Change
Comprehensive site on climate change includes basic information on greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives and what people can do at home, on the road, at the office and at school to reduce...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Household Carbon Footprint Calculator
Enter your household energy data to find out your family's total carbon footprint. Explore some actions to take to reduce your carbon emissions, and then find out your estimated savings once you take those steps.
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society: Antarctica: Extreme Wilderness
Information, activities and images of Antarctica including a number from Scott's expedition to the South Pole.
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society: Kenya: A Changing Nation
Kenya is home to some of the world's rarest animals and to traditional people whose way of life is under threat. Read about the Maasai people, the animals and climate of Kenya, and investigate how the country is changing.
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Sierra Club of Canada
The Sierra Club of Canada site covers energy, environment, biodiversity, and sustainable economy issues.