University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecules and Light
An interactive simulation that teaches about molecules, photons, and absorption by exploring how light interacts with molecules in our atmosphere. Through this simulation students can get a better understanding of the importance of the...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecules and Light
Do you ever wonder how a greenhouse gas affects the climate, or why the ozone layer is important? Use the sim to explore how light interacts with molecules in our atmosphere.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Metamorphosis Stories of Change
The goal of this activity is for students to learn how to tell a story in order to make a complex topic (such as global warming or ozone holes) easier for a reader to grasp. Students realize that the narrative impulse underlies even...
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Air Pollution and Asthma
Discussion of air pollution and how it can cause asthma flare-ups.
Other
The Amazing World of Science With Mr. Green: Introduction to the Atmosphere
This teacher website provides a comprehensive lesson unit on the structure of Earth's atmosphere and how it sustains and impacts life on Earth and its ecosystems. Includes labeled diagrams, student worksheets, a slideshow, flashcards,...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act
This 27-page booklet explains the Clean Air Act using everyday English.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
An extensive research report on climate change in the Arctic and the impact this is having on the environment, flora and fauna, and indigenous peoples. (Updated: December 20, 2010)
Oklahoma Mesonet
Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere
This two-part resource explores the vertical structure of Earth's atmosphere. Content details the atmospheric layers, and the relationship between pressure and height in the atmosphere.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Air Pollution and Climate Change
Through this interactive module, students learn that the atmosphere is so much more than air, its complex role on Earth should be explored, and its quality carefully monitored and protected.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Weather and Climate
In this amazingly comprehensive interactive tutorial you will learn how factors such as ocean currents, topography, and air currents affect weather patterns. You will also learn the similarities and differences between weather and climate.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Oxygen
Very nice site with a great deal of excellent and helpful information on oxygen.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Earth as a System
An overview of content about Earth and its atmosphere. The module was developed for middle school science teachers to provide background information for teaching the curriculum.
Other
About Wmo World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) watches the weather and keeps up to date weather patterns. It is the coordinator of weather information for the world's scientific community.
Other
Sierra Club of Canada
The Sierra Club of Canada site covers energy, environment, biodiversity, and sustainable economy issues.
NASA
Nasa Visualization Explorer: Hot in Here
This interactive resource from NASA shares scientific projections about temperatures of the future.
Globio
Glossopedia: Earth Day
Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22nd. The purposes of Earth Day, the history of and the various activities held around the world are described. Activities and projects that can be done daily or year round are...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Air Quality Teaching Box
This teaching box is filled with educational resources that help students explore the science of, and solutions to, air pollution.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Virtual Ballooning to Explore the Atmosphere Activity
In this computer-based virtual lab, students will learn about the layers of Earth's atmosphere by launching virtual balloons to collect temperature and pressure data at various altitudes. Given a limited number of balloon flights,...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Air Now: Interactive Map of Air Quality
A live, interactive map of air quality in the United States.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support: Melanoma
More vacations are being taken in sun laden places this coupled with the depletion of the ozone layer has resulted in the increase in the incidents of malignant melanoma. This comprehensive site delves into the causes, diagnosis, and...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Halocarbon
Article explaining what halocarbons are, where they occur in nature as well as man-made sources, how they are used, and their negative environmental impact. (Published: October 28, 2011)
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sensing Air Pollution
Students learn about electricity and air pollution while building devices to measure volatile organic compounds (VOC) by attaching VOC sensors to prototyping boards. In the second part of the activity, students evaluate the impact of...
Other
Imperial College: Cf Cs
This site from the Imperial College of Science provides a chemistry based discussion of CFCs with formulas and Molecular structures.
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