Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Following the Ocean Unicorn [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what a narwhal is and how climate change may be challenging their existence. Make a poster that demonstrates your understanding.
Website
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...
Unit Plan
NBC

Nbc Learn: Changing Planet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
Article
BBC

Bbc News: Mosquitoes 'Disappearing' in Some Parts of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Science news article describes the decline in mosquito populations across Africa and the possible ramifications of these events. (August, 2011)
Unit Plan
Other

Beloit College: What Should We Do About Global Warming?

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module from 2007 where students investigate a set of questions on global warming. Each section has the question or activity summary and links to resources to examine. These include data on temperature trends, infrared spectra,...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A good introduction to what climate change is, what causes it and what individuals can do to help prevent it.
Website
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Global Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers global climate change.
Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Biosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore real scientific data relating to the biosphere. With this information, you can gather evidence, test theories, and come to conclusions. Click on the data examples to view a full-scale version.
Interactive
Nature Conservancy

Nature Conservancy: Carbon Footprint Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Calculate personal and family carbon footprints using this interactive site. Lots of information and links that focus on the preservation of animals, plants, and natural communities.