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American Museum of Natural History

Ask a Scientist About Our Environment

For Students 6th - 12th
Let's ask an expert!  Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History field questions about the environment in an interactive resource. Question topics range from global warming and conservation to endangered species and habitats.
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American Museum of Natural History

What Is Climate Change?

For Students 6th - 12th
So many factors show that climate change has arrived. Learners read through an online resource that explains the data and the consequences of climate change. They also review strategies for slowing or even reversing the global influence.
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American Museum of Natural History

Ask a Scientist About Our Environment

For Students 6th - 12th
Scientists respond to 26 question posed by learners. These experts answer in easy to understand language, include photos to illustrate the issue, offer suggestions for how young people can make a difference, and supply links to resources...
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Curated OER

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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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Global Warming: What Should We Do About It?

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity based resource for teachers in which students are involved in reading summaries, literature and scientific reports about Global Warming, formulating a response on how to approach Global Warming, then taking part in a mock 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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OneWorld UK

One World: 12 Important Things You Can Do to Help Stop Global Warming

For Students 3rd - 8th
A terrific site aimed at younger students researching different ways that people can work to prevent global warming. Brief text with easy to read ideas are presented.
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Kids Boogaloo: Global Warming

For Students 3rd - 5th
A terrific site to help younger students learn about global warming and the different ways that kids can help fight to prevent it.
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Niwa: Climate Change, Global Warming, and Greenhouse Gases

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to learn more about climate change, global warming, and greenhouse gases? This web page contains links to websites around the world concerned with providing information about these. Topics include climate shift, greenhouse effect,...
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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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Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides statistical evidence, backgrounders, FAQs, climate impact reports, and suggested solutions to the global problem.
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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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Skeptical Science: Global Warming & Climate Change Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of global warming and climate change myths, sorted by recent popularity vs. what science says.
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U.s. Global Change Research Information Office: Global Warming and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines climate change, its impacts on people and countries, and policies and practices that countries and individuals can use to make a difference. Includes a section on common misconceptions about climate change.
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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Global Warming

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about global warming and changes in the Earth's climate. What are some causes? Teach greenhouse gasses and carbon footprint.
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OneWorld UK

One World: Hot Earth: Climate Change for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Younger students will love this colorful yet educational site on global warming and climate change. Easy to read factual information is included. Available in many different languages.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Prehistoric Climate Change and Why It Matters Today

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Introduce students to environmental issues by studying a time of rapid global warming that occurred 50 million years ago. Lessons, video segments and interactive activities will engage students as they learn about average annual...
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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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Climate Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides solutions to global warming issues and problems, with specific information pertaining to the Pacific Northwest.
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ProCon.org

Pro con.org: Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site thoroughly covers the controversy over whether climate change is mainly caused by humans. Provides extensive background and quick facts, a long list of detailed arguments both for and against the question, videos, and a...
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United States Global Change Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This government program integrates federal research on global climate change. Agency offers many resources regarding global as well as American climate change. For example, click on the section of the country where you live. Key issues,...

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