Poking About in the Climatologist's Toolbox
http://whyfiles.org/021climate/index.html

James Hurrell, Ellen Mosley-Thompson, Martin Munro, J.A. Sabloff, Yael Gen, Darrell Schulte, Terry Devitt, David Tenenbaum, Amy Toburen, Susan Trebach, Eric Zuelow, The Why Files

This site, hosted by the University of Wisconsin, is the first in a series of connected pages that discuss the methods scientists use to explore past climate. Informational sections (linked) include how Earth temperature is monitored, computer-based climate models, interpreting past climate from ice cores and lake sediments, how archeology relates to climate change, and how tree rings can help us interpret past climate.

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• Microbial Life:Topics of Interest:Climate Proxies: For Educators

Subject: Biology:Microbiology, Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Biogeochemical cycling, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Biology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection, Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: High School (9-12), General Public, College Lower (13-14), Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Biogeoscience