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59322 How Different Generations Talk About Climate Change
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This video explores questions such as: What's changed since the early days of the environmental movement? How are the stakes different today? What's the best way to speak up about climate ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Causes of Climate Change:Anthropogenic Changes, Measuring and Modeling Climate, Climate Impacts, Human Responses to Climate:Adaptation Strategies
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP f Strategies of human adaptation to climate change, GP g Actions taken by different levels of society can mitigate climate change and increase preparedness for current and future generations , Humans can take action, Humans affect climate:6 a Global warming is "very likely" caused by human greenhouse gas emission, 6 e Negative impacts of global warming outweigh positive
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change, Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: North America
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C7:MS-C7.3, Middle School:MS-C7, Middle School, High School:HS-C7, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQYo9nk-Zlw

57916 Rain Gauge Activity
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In this hands-on inquiry-based activity, students face an engineering challenge based on real-world applications. They are tasked with developing a tool they can use to measure the amount of rain ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Hydrology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Ground & Surface Water, Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Activities, Teaching Unit, Activity, Instructional Material:Activity
Grade Level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), Informal
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System:Water Cycle, Measuring and Modeling Climate:Climate Data:Measurements and Observations
Climate Literacy Principles: Our understanding of climate:5 b Observations are the foundation for understanding the climate system
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Science Review Complete
Final Acceptance: Accepted
Fundamental Climate Principle: Addresses a fundamental concept for climate and energy literacy (elementary level resources only)
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection, Activity
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: K-2:K2-C3, 3-5:3-5-C3
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C:MS-ESS2.C1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2, Middle School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:MS-ETS1.A:MS-ETS1.A1, Middle School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:MS-ETS1.A, MS-ETS1.B, Middle School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, Middle School, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science:2-ESS2:2-ESS2.C:2-ESS2.C1, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science:2-ESS2:2-ESS2.C, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science, K-2:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:K-2-ETS1:K-2-ETS1.A, K-2-ETS1.B:K-2-ETS1.B1, K-2:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:K-2-ETS1:K-2-ETS1.B, K-2:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:K-2-ETS1, K-2:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, Grades 3-5:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:3-5-ETS1:3-5-ETS1.A:3-5-ETS1.A1, Grades 3-5:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:3-5-ETS1:3-5-ETS1.A, 3-5-ETS1.B
NGSS Performance Expectations: Middle School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:MS-ETS1:MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3, Middle School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:MS-ETS1, Middle School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, K-2:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:K-2-ETS1:K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3, K-2:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:K-2-ETS1, K-2:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:3-ESS2, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Sciences, Grades 3-5:Third Grade, Fifth Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:5-ESS2:5-ESS2-2, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:5-ESS2, Grades 3-5:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:3-5-ETS1:3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3, Grades 3-5:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:3-5-ETS1, Grades 3-5:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: K2:K2-P1, K2-P2, K2-P3, K2-P4, K2-P5, K2-P6, K2-P7, K2-P8, K2, 3-5:3-5-P1, 3-5-P2, 3-5-P3, 3-5-P4, 3-5-P5, 3-5-P6, 3-5-P7, 3-5-P8, 3-5
Education Level: Elementary School :Early Elementary, Upper Elementary , Middle School , Informal Education
Online Readiness: Online Adaptable
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Library Collection: Activity
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://pmm.nasa.gov/education/lesson-plans/rain-gauge-a...
https://pmm.nasa.gov/education/lesson-plans/rain-gauge-activity

58929 Solar Convection
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In this activity, students will use hot and cold water to see how fluids at different temperatures move around in convection currents.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Solar radiation, Atmospheric and oceanic circulation, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Oceanography:Ocean-Climate Interactions, Geoscience:Oceanography, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science, Oceanography
Resource Type: Activities, Teaching Unit, Activity, Instructional Material:Activity
Grade Level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System:Ocean and Climate:Thermohaline Circulation, Climate System:Ocean and Climate, Solar Radiation, Measuring and Modeling Climate:Climate Data:Measurements and Observations
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
Fundamental Climate Principle: Addresses a fundamental concept for climate and energy literacy (elementary level resources only)
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection, Activity
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
Energy Literacy Principles: Energy is a physical quantity:1.2 Thermal energy
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C5:MS-C5.2, MS-C5.3, MS-C5.4, Middle School:MS-C5, MS-C1:MS-C1.2, MS-C1.3, Middle School:MS-C1, MS-C2:MS-C2.2, Middle School:MS-C2, Middle School, 3-5:3-5-C5:3-5-C5.2, 3-5-C5.3, 3-5:3-5-C5, 3-5-C1:3-5-C1.1, 3-5-C1.2, 3-5-C1.3, 3-5:3-5-C1, 3-5-C2:3-5-C2.1, 3-5-C2.2, 3-5:3-5-C2, 3-5
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS1:MS-PS1.A:MS-PS1.A3, Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS1:MS-PS1.A, Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS1, MS-PS3:MS-PS3.B:MS-PS3.B3, Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS3:MS-PS3.B, Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS3, Middle School:Physical Sciences, Middle School, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences:4-PS3:4-PS3.B:4-PS3.B1, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences:4-PS3:4-PS3.B, 4-PS3.C:4-PS3.C1, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences:4-PS3:4-PS3.C, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences:4-PS3, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade:Physical Sciences, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade
NGSS Performance Expectations: Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS1:MS-PS1-4, Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS1, Middle School:Physical Sciences, Middle School, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences:4-PS3:4-PS3-2, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences:4-PS3, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Physical Sciences, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade:Physical Sciences:5-PS1:5-PS1-3, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade:Physical Sciences:5-PS1, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade:Physical Sciences, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: Middle School:MS-P2, MS-P3, MS-P1, Middle School, 3-5:3-5-P1, 3-5-P2, 3-5-P3, 3-5
Education Level: Elementary School :Early Elementary, Upper Elementary
Online Readiness: Designed for In-Person
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Library Collection: Activity
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.sciencefriday.com/educational-resources/sola...
https://www.sciencefriday.com/educational-resources/solar-convection/

58917 What is a watershed?
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In this activity students build a model of a watershed to learn where water goes when it rains. Students then make predictions and draw what they observe.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Geoscience:Hydrology, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Ground & Surface Water, Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science, Environmental Science:Resource Use & Consequences:Water Quality & Quantity
Resource Type: Activities, Teaching Unit, Activity, Instructional Material:Activity
Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System:Water Cycle, Climate System, Measuring and Modeling Climate, Climate Impacts:Availability of Water Resources
Climate Literacy Principles: Climate is complex, Life affects climate; climate affects life:3 a Climate's role in habitats ranges and adaptation of species to climate changes, Our understanding of climate:5 b Observations are the foundation for understanding the climate system, Our understanding of climate, Climate change has consequences:7 b Effects of climate change on water cycle and freshwater availability, 7 c Increased extreme weather events due to climate change, 7 e Ecosystems on land and in the ocean have been and will continue to be disturbed by climate change, 7 f Human health and well-being will be affected to different degrees from the impacts from climate change , Climate change has consequences
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
Fundamental Climate Principle: Addresses a fundamental concept for climate and energy literacy (elementary level resources only)
Information Type: Reviewed Collection, Activity
Regional Focus: North America:US Northeast, No Regional Focus
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Writing
Energy Literacy Principles: Energy affects quality of life :7.3 Environmental quality, Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow :2.1 Changes in energy flow over time, 2.4 Water stores and transfers energy, Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow , Biological processes depend on energy flow:3.5 Ecosystems are affected by availability of energy., Biological processes depend on energy flow
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: K-2:K2-C4, 3-5:3-5-C4, 3-5
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science:2-ESS2:2-ESS2.C:2-ESS2.C1, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science:2-ESS2:2-ESS2.C, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science:2-ESS2, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science, K-2:Second Grade, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade:Earth and Space Science:5-ESS2:5-ESS2.C:5-ESS2.C1, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade:Earth and Space Science:5-ESS2:5-ESS2.C, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade:Earth and Space Science:5-ESS2, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade:Earth and Space Science, Grades 3-5:Fifth Grade
NGSS Performance Expectations: K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:2-ESS2:2-ESS2-2, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:2-ESS2, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Sciences, K-2:Second Grade
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: K2:K2-P2:K2-P2.3, K2-P2.4, K2:K2-P2, K2
Education Level: Elementary School :Upper Elementary
Online Readiness: Designed for In-Person
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Library Collection: Activity
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ac4417893fc0e09...
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ac4417893fc0e092fdb01e/t/58bec659e6f2e1086b36370f/1488897626014/Elementary+School+Watershed+Lesson1.pdf

57901 Elementary GLOBE Earth Systems Module
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Several activities that introduce students to the concepts of earth as a series of systems that are all connected. All of the activities reinforce the idea that water, air, soil, and living things ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Activities, Curriculum Description, Teaching Unit, Activity, Instructional Material:Activity
Grade Level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System
Climate Literacy Principles: Sun is primary energy:1 a Sunlight warms the planet, Sun is primary energy, Climate is complex
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Science Review Complete
Final Acceptance: Accepted
Fundamental Climate Principle: Addresses a fundamental concept for climate and energy literacy (elementary level resources only)
Information Type: Reviewed Collection, Activity
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Art, Reading/Literacy
Energy Literacy Principles: Biological processes depend on energy flow:3.1 The Sun is major source of energy for organisms and ecosystems, 3.2 Food is a biofuel, Biological processes depend on energy flow
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: K-2:K2-C4:K2-C4.2, K-2:K2-C4, K-2, 3-5:3-5-C4:3-5-C4.2, 3-5:3-5-C4, 3-5
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: K-2:Second Grade:Life Science:2-LS2:2-LS2.A:2-LS2.A1, K-2:Second Grade:Life Science:2-LS2:2-LS2.A, K-2:Second Grade:Life Science:2-LS2, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science:2-ESS2:2-ESS2.A, K-2:Second Grade:Earth and Space Science:2-ESS2, Grades 3-5:Third Grade, Fourth Grade:Earth and Space Science:4-ESS3:4-ESS3.A, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Earth and Space Science:4-ESS3, Grades 3-5
NGSS Performance Expectations: K-2:Second Grade:Life Sciences:2-LS2:2-LS2-1 , K-2:Second Grade:Life Sciences:2-LS2, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Life Sciences:3-LS1, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Life Sciences, Grades 3-5:Fourth Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:4-ESS2
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: K2:K2-P1, K2-P3, K2-P4, K2-P5, K2-P8, K2, 3-5:3-5-P1, 3-5-P3, 3-5-P4, 3-5-P5, 3-5-P8, 3-5
Education Level: Elementary School :Early Elementary, Upper Elementary
Online Readiness: Online Adaptable
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Library Collection: Activity
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.globe.gov/web/elementary-globe/overview/eart...
https://www.globe.gov/web/elementary-globe/overview/earth-system

56895 Scientific Consensus: A Tsunami of Evidence
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This is the first lesson in a series of 6 lessons about climate change from the National Center for Science Education. The 'Tsunami of Evidence' module directly addresses common ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Climate Change:Natural causes, Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse gas emissions, Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Natural causes, Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse gas emissions, Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Activities, Teaching Unit, Activity, Instructional Material:Activity
Special Interest: Online Course or Activity
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Causes of Climate Change:Cyclical and Natural Changes, Anthropogenic Changes:Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Causes of Climate Change:Anthropogenic Changes, Causes of Climate Change, Measuring and Modeling Climate:Climate Data, Climate Impacts, Human Responses to Climate, Nature of Climate Science
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP e Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emission (energy conservation, renewable energies, change in energy use), Humans can take action, Sun is primary energy:1 b Earth's Energy balance, 1 e Solar variability has no significant impact on Earth's current warming, 1 a Sunlight warms the planet, Sun is primary energy, Climate is complex:2 a World's climate definition, 2 c Greenhouse effect, 2 f Equilibrium and feedback loops in climate system, Climate is complex, Climate is variable, Our understanding of climate:5 a Climate system is subject to the same physical laws as the rest of the Universe, 5 b Observations are the foundation for understanding the climate system, 5 c Observations, experiments, and theory are used to construct and refine computer models, 5 d Meteorology and climatology are related but different sciences, and their processes are modeled and forecast differently, 5 e Climate models are robust enough to be used for guiding decision and actions as response to climate change, Our understanding of climate, Humans affect climate:6 a Global warming is "very likely" caused by human greenhouse gas emission, 6 b Increased GHG concentrations in atmosphere will remain high for centuries and affect future climate , 6 c Human activities have increased GHG levels and altered global climate patterns, 6 d Evidence shows that human-caused global warming have impacted ecosystem resulting in reduced biodiversity and ecological resilience, 6 e Negative impacts of global warming outweigh positive, Humans affect climate
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change, Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Dataset Use: Students Use Scientific Dataset
CLEAN DEIJ: Human Rights
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection, Activity
Regional Focus: North America, No Regional Focus
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Mathematics, Reading/Literacy
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C1, MS-C2, Middle School, High School:HS-C1:HS-C1.5, High School:HS-C1, HS-C2:HS-C2.1, High School:HS-C2, High School
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.D, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2, MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.D, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.A:HS-ESS2.A3, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.A, HS-ESS2.D:HS-ESS2.D1, HS-ESS2.D3, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.D, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 , HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.D:HS-ESS3.D1, HS-ESS3.D2, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.D, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
NGSS Performance Expectations: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3-5, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2:HS-ESS2-4, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2, HS-ESS3:HS-ESS3-5, HS-ESS3-6, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3, High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: Middle School:MS-P4, MS-P6, Middle School, High School:HS-P4:HS-P4.1, High School:HS-P4, HS-P6:HS-P6.1, HS-P6.2, High School:HS-P6, HS-P7:HS-P7.2, High School:HS-P7, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division), Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready, Online Adaptable
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Library Collection: Activity
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://ncse.ngo/scientific-consensus

58707 SciJinks: What causes a thunderstorm?
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This short video demonstrates what causes a thunderstorm.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Atmospheric circulation, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Atmospheric and oceanic circulation, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Oceanography:Ocean-Climate Interactions, Geoscience:Hydrology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Ground & Surface Water, Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Visualization:Animation, Visualization, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation, Audio/Visual
Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Weather, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System:Atmospheric Circulation, Water Cycle, Climate System
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
Fundamental Climate Principle: Addresses a fundamental concept for climate and energy literacy (elementary level resources only)
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: 3-5:3-5-C4
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Grades Third Grade:Earth and Space Science:3-ESS2:3-ESS2.D:3-ESS2.D1, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Science:3-ESS2:3-ESS2.D, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Science:3-ESS2, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Science, Grades 3-5:Third Grade
NGSS Performance Expectations: Third Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:3-ESS2:3-ESS2-1, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Sciences:3-ESS2, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Sciences, Grades 3-5:Third Grade
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: K2:K2-P2:K2-P2.1, K2:K2-P2, K2-P8:K2-P8.1, K2:K2-P8, 3-5:3-5-P8:3-5-P8.1, 3-5:3-5-P8, 3-5
Education Level: Elementary School :Upper Elementary
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://scijinks.gov/thunderstorms-video/

59328 Carbon Dioxide Absorbs IR Energy: An Art and Science Climate Change Collaboration
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This video focuses on two experiments with two different wavelengths of light--visible and infrared--to better understand some of the basic processes responsible for the temperature of the ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Atmospheric structure and composition, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse effect, Greenhouse gas emissions, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse effect, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System:Greenhouse Effect, Atmospheric Composition:Greenhouse Gases, Causes of Climate Change:Anthropogenic Changes:Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Measuring and Modeling Climate:Climate Data:Measurements and Observations
Climate Literacy Principles: Climate is complex:2 c Greenhouse effect, Climate is complex, Our understanding of climate:5 b Observations are the foundation for understanding the climate system, Our understanding of climate
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Art
Energy Literacy Principles: Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow :2.6 Greenhouse gases affect energy flow
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS4:MS-PS4.B:MS-PS4.B1, MS-PS4.B3, Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS4:MS-PS4.B, Middle School:Physical Sciences:MS-PS4, Middle School:Physical Sciences, Middle School, High School:Physical Sciences:HS-PS4:HS-PS4.B:HS-PS4.B2, High School:Physical Sciences:HS-PS4:HS-PS4.B, High School:Physical Sciences:HS-PS4, High School:Physical Sciences, High School
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: Middle School:MS-P2:MS-P2.5, Middle School:MS-P2, MS-P4:MS-P4.2, Middle School:MS-P4, Middle School, High School:HS-P4, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0whyoyNYUrk

59329 Parts per Million: A Little is a LOT (In the Greenhouse #18)
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The current concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere is over 400 parts per million. This video explains what one part per million (ppm) is, and what impact a trace gas – or any ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Atmospheric structure and composition, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse effect, Greenhouse gas emissions, Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse effect, Greenhouse gas emissions, Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System:Greenhouse Effect, Atmospheric Composition:Greenhouse Gases, Causes of Climate Change:Anthropogenic Changes:Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Climate Impacts
Climate Literacy Principles: Climate is complex:2 c Greenhouse effect, Climate is complex, Our understanding of climate, Humans affect climate:6 b Increased GHG concentrations in atmosphere will remain high for centuries and affect future climate , 6 c Human activities have increased GHG levels and altered global climate patterns
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Mathematics
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C7:MS-C7.2, Middle School:MS-C7, MS-C3, Middle School, High School:HS-C3:HS-C3.1, High School:HS-C3
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.D:MS-ESS3.D1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.D, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.D:HS-ESS2.D3, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.D, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbxJExAi8a0

59327 Can We Gas Up... Without Gas?
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This video explores the benefits and challenges of electric vehicles, and looks at some of the ways we can decarbonize much larger modes of transportation.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Energy:Renewable & Alternative Energy, Environmental Science:Energy, Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Mitigation of climate change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Energy
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Human Responses to Climate:Mitigation Strategies:Emissions Reduction, Carbon-free Energy, Energy Use:Other Alternatives
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP e Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emission (energy conservation, renewable energies, change in energy use), Humans can take action, Humans affect climate
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
Energy Literacy Principles: Energy affects quality of life :7.3 Environmental quality, 7.5 Access to energy affects quality of life, 7.6 Vulnerable populations, Energy decisions are influenced by several factors:5.5 Political factors, 5.6 Environmental factors, Energy decisions are influenced by several factors, Human use of energy:6.3 Demand for energy is increasing, 6.6 Behavior and design
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A:MS-ESS3.A1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A, MS-ESS3.C:MS-ESS3.C2, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A:HS-ESS3.A1, HS-ESS3.A2, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:HS-ETS1.A :HS-ETS1.A2, High School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:HS-ETS1.A , HS-ETS1.B :HS-ETS1.B1, High School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:HS-ETS1.B , High School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-YtC3nwWwU

59324 Actions to Fight Climate Change
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This 14-minute video from the Paleontological Research Institution explores solutions to climate change by comparing how people utilize energy in Paris versus a US city. People, energy consumption, ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Mitigation of climate change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Human Responses to Climate:Mitigation Strategies:Emissions Reduction, Carbon-free Energy, Human Responses to Climate:Mitigation Strategies, Personal Responsibility, Human Responses to Climate
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP e Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emission (energy conservation, renewable energies, change in energy use), GP g Actions taken by different levels of society can mitigate climate change and increase preparedness for current and future generations , Humans can take action
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: North America, Europe
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Mathematics, Social Studies
Energy Literacy Principles: Various sources of energy are used to power human activities :4.1 Humans transfer and transform energy, 4.5 Electricity generation, Various sources of energy are used to power human activities , Human use of energy:6.5 Social and technological innovation, 6.6 Behavior and design, 6.8 Calculating and monitoring energy use, Human use of energy
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A:MS-ESS3.A1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A, MS-ESS3.C:MS-ESS3.C2, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C, MS-ESS3.D:MS-ESS3.D1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.D, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A:HS-ESS3.A1, HS-ESS3.A2, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A, HS-ESS3.C:HS-ESS3.C2, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.C, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:HS-ETS1.B :HS-ETS1.B1, High School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:HS-ETS1.B , High School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, High School
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: Middle School:MS-P4:MS-P4.2, Middle School:MS-P4, Middle School, High School:HS-P4, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvSqCa_neL0

59325 The Colorado River: Lifeblood for the American Southwest
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For more than 100 years the Colorado River's water has been split between seven states, Native American tribes and Mexico thanks to a compact that experts say was written using outdated data. ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Geoscience:Soils, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Soils and Agriculture, Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Ecosystems, Policy:Environmental Economics, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Resource Use & Consequences:Water Quality & Quantity, Soils & Agriculture
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Special Interest: Hazards
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional, Informal
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Hazards, Public Policy, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Soil, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Weather, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate Impacts:Extreme Weather:Drought, Climate Impacts:Ecosystem Changes, Availability of Water Resources:Drought, Climate Impacts:Agricultural Changes / Food Security, Economic Impacts, Human Responses to Climate:Adaptation Strategies, Risk Management
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP a Climate science improves informed policy and decision-making, GP b Reducing human vulnerability to and impacts on climate requires multi-disciplinary, integrated understanding, GP f Strategies of human adaptation to climate change, Climate is complex, Humans affect climate, Climate change has consequences:7 b Effects of climate change on water cycle and freshwater availability, Climate change has consequences
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change, Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: North America:US Southwest
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice: Build Just and Equitable Curricula:Public Policy and STEM
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A:MS-ESS3.A1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A:HS-ESS3.A1, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division), Undergraduate (Upper Division) , Graduate/Professional , Informal Education
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1saEohWiNE

59323 Unrelenting Drought on the Colorado River
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The Colorado River is a critical resource for the western U.S. But a megadrought that began around the year 2000 and exacerbated by climate change is jeopardizing the river's future and ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Resource Use & Consequences:Water Quality & Quantity
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Special Interest: Hazards
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Weather, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate Impacts:Extreme Weather:Drought, Climate Impacts:Ecosystem Changes, Availability of Water Resources:Drought, Climate Impacts, Human Responses to Climate:Adaptation Strategies, Human Responses to Climate
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP b Reducing human vulnerability to and impacts on climate requires multi-disciplinary, integrated understanding, GP f Strategies of human adaptation to climate change, Humans can take action, Climate is complex, Climate change has consequences:7 e Ecosystems on land and in the ocean have been and will continue to be disturbed by climate change, 7 f Human health and well-being will be affected to different degrees from the impacts from climate change , Climate change has consequences
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change, Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: North America:US Southwest
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C7:MS-C7.3, Middle School:MS-C7, Middle School, High School:HS-C7:HS-C7.2, High School:HS-C7, High School
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C:MS-ESS2.C1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2, MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A:MS-ESS3.A1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.A, MS-ESS3.B, MS-ESS3.C:MS-ESS3.C2, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A:HS-ESS3.A1, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.A, HS-ESS3.B, HS-ESS3.C:HS-ESS3.C1, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.C, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:HS-ETS1.A :HS-ETS1.A2, High School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science:HS-ETS1.A , High School:Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu32N_Lwk5M

59264 The Art of Clouds
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This activity focuses on cloud identification and art. It combines art and science and uses art history to help students in their observations and cloud descriptions.
Subject: Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate
Resource Type: Activities, Teaching Unit, Activity, Instructional Material:Activity
Grade Level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Measuring and Modeling Climate:Climate Data:Measurements and Observations
Climate Literacy Principles: Our understanding of climate:5 b Observations are the foundation for understanding the climate system, 5 c Observations, experiments, and theory are used to construct and refine computer models, 5 d Meteorology and climatology are related but different sciences, and their processes are modeled and forecast differently
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
Fundamental Climate Principle: Addresses a fundamental concept for climate and energy literacy (elementary level resources only)
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection, Activity
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Art, Reading/Literacy
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C1, Middle School, High School:HS-C1, High School, K-2:K2-C1:K2-C1.1, K-2:K2-C1, K-2, 3-5:3-5-C1:3-5-C1.1, 3-5:3-5-C1, 3-5
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.D, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.D, High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School, K-2:Kindergarten:Earth and Space Science:K-EES2 :K-ESS2.D, K-2:Kindergarten:Earth and Space Science:K-EES2 , K-2:Kindergarten:Earth and Space Science, K-2:Kindergarten, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Science:3-ESS2:3-ESS2.D, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Science:3-ESS2, Grades 3-5:Third Grade:Earth and Space Science, Grades 3-5:Third Grade
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices: Middle School:MS-P8:MS-P8.5, Middle School:MS-P8, Middle School, K2:K2-P8:K2-P8.4, K2:K2-P8, K2, 3-5:3-5-P8:3-5-P8.5, 3-5:3-5-P8, 3-5, High School:HS-P8:HS-P8.5, High School:HS-P8, High School
Education Level: Elementary School :Early Elementary, Upper Elementary , Middle School , High School
Online Readiness: Online Adaptable
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Library Collection: Activity
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://scied.ucar.edu/activity/art-clouds

59290 Carbon Dioxide Absorbs Infrared Energy
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This video concisely describes the way in which the absorption of infrared energy by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere controls the temperature of the planet.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Atmospheric structure and composition, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Global energy balance, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse effect, Greenhouse gas emissions, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Greenhouse effect, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System:Greenhouse Effect, Global Energy Balance, Atmospheric Composition:Greenhouse Gases, Causes of Climate Change:Anthropogenic Changes:Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Climate Literacy Principles: Sun is primary energy:1 b Earth's Energy balance, 1 a Sunlight warms the planet, Sun is primary energy, Climate is complex:2 c Greenhouse effect, Climate is complex
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: High School:Physical Sciences:HS-PS4:HS-PS4.B, High School:Physical Sciences:HS-PS4, High School:Physical Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.D:HS-ESS2.D1, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 :HS-ESS2.D, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS2 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
Education Level: High School
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-tx_EGAUkk

59293 Erosion in Alaska | Youth And Climate
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Nelson from Kipnuk, Alaska invites us to see how climate change is melting permafrost and causing coastal erosion in his hometown.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Sea Level Change, Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate Impacts:Sea Level Rise, Ecosystem Changes, Melting Ice and Permafrost, Public Health
Climate Literacy Principles: Climate change has consequences:7 a Sea level rise and resulting impacts is due to melting ice and thermal expansion and increases the risk , 7 e Ecosystems on land and in the ocean have been and will continue to be disturbed by climate change, 7 f Human health and well-being will be affected to different degrees from the impacts from climate change , Climate change has consequences
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: North America:US Alaska, US Coasts, Polar Regions
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C7:MS-C7.3, Middle School:MS-C7, Middle School
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C:MS-ESS2.C5, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.B, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.B:HS-ESS3.B1, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.B, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBtrhwt9u-E&utm_medium=r...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBtrhwt9u-E&utm_medium=ref&utm_source=ref_ocof&utm_campaign=educ

59294 Georgia's peach crop devastated by warm winter conditions
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An unusually warm winter damaged Georgia's peach crop in 2023. As climate change continues, researchers are working to develop a peach that will be more resilient to warmer weather.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Geoscience:Soils, Environmental Science:Soils and Agriculture, Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Economics, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Resource Use & Consequences:Soils & Agriculture
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Special Interest: Hazards
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Hazards, Public Policy, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Soil, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate Impacts:Extreme Weather:Heat Waves, Climate Impacts:Agricultural Changes / Food Security, Economic Impacts
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP b Reducing human vulnerability to and impacts on climate requires multi-disciplinary, integrated understanding, GP f Strategies of human adaptation to climate change, Humans can take action, Life affects climate; climate affects life, Climate change has consequences:7 e Ecosystems on land and in the ocean have been and will continue to be disturbed by climate change, Climate change has consequences
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: North America:US Southeast
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice: Build Just and Equitable Curricula:Public Policy and STEM
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: Middle School:MS-C7:MS-C7.3, Middle School:MS-C7, Middle School
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C:MS-ESS3.C1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.D:HS-ESS3.D1, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.D, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.cbsnews.com/video/georgias-peach-crop-devast...
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/georgias-peach-crop-devastated-by-warm-winter-conditions/

59291 Youth Climate Story: Climate Anxiety in Michigan
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This video focuses on climate mental health. In it, a woman experiencing challenges related to climate change tells her story, including what it means to navigate her feelings in the context of her ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate Impacts:Public Health, Human Responses to Climate:Personal Responsibility, Human Responses to Climate
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans affect climate, Climate change has consequences:7 f Human health and well-being will be affected to different degrees from the impacts from climate change , Climate change has consequences
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change, Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: North America:US Midwest
Teaching Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts: High School:HS-C7, High School
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.B, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, High School
Education Level: High School , Higher Education :Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://ourclimateourfuture.org/video/youth-climate-stor...
https://ourclimateourfuture.org/video/youth-climate-story-climate-anxiety/

59292 What Are Nature-based Solutions?
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This video introduces the components necessary to describe climate adaptation and mitigation projects as nature-based.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Mitigation of climate change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Human Responses to Climate:Mitigation Strategies, Adaptation Strategies
Climate Literacy Principles: Humans can take action:GP a Climate science improves informed policy and decision-making, GP b Reducing human vulnerability to and impacts on climate requires multi-disciplinary, integrated understanding, GP f Strategies of human adaptation to climate change, GP g Actions taken by different levels of society can mitigate climate change and increase preparedness for current and future generations , Humans can take action
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: Europe
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Life Sciences:MS-LS2:MS-LS2.C:MS-LS2.C2, Middle School:Life Sciences:MS-LS2:MS-LS2.C, Middle School:Life Sciences:MS-LS2, Middle School:Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C:MS-ESS3.C1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.C:HS-ESS3.C1, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.C
Education Level: Middle School , High School
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGuyMakgeVw

59314 What is ecosystem-based adaptation?
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Healthy ecosystems can reduce the negative impacts of climate change. For instance, coastal habitats like mangroves provide natural flood defenses, well-protected lakes retain water sources during ...
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Mitigation of climate change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science:Climate Change, Earth & Space Science:Atmospheric & Climate Science
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Animations/Video, Video, Video, Audio/Visual:Movie/Animation
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
Record Origin: Cataloger
Status: Has Description and Vocab, QA'd:Internally QA'd
Climate and Energy Topics: Climate System, Measuring and Modeling Climate, Climate Impacts:Ecosystem Changes, Climate Impacts, Human Responses to Climate:Mitigation Strategies, Adaptation Strategies
Climate Literacy Principles: Life affects climate; climate affects life:3 a Climate's role in habitats ranges and adaptation of species to climate changes, Humans affect climate, Climate change has consequences:7 e Ecosystems on land and in the ocean have been and will continue to be disturbed by climate change, Climate change has consequences
Climate Systems and Solutions: Climate System and Climate Change, Climate and Energy Solutions
Complete Science Review: Expert Science Review Pending
Final Acceptance: Accepted
NGSS Tagged: Tagged for NGSS
Information Type: Reviewed Collection
Regional Focus: No Regional Focus
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: Middle School:Life Sciences:MS-LS2:MS-LS4.D:MS-LS4.D1, Middle School:Life Sciences:MS-LS2:MS-LS4.D, Middle School:Life Sciences:MS-LS2, Middle School:Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C:MS-ESS2.C1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS2:MS-ESS2.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.B, MS-ESS3.C:MS-ESS3.C1, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3:MS-ESS3.C, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences:MS-ESS3, Middle School:Earth and Space Sciences, Middle School, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.B, HS-ESS3.C:HS-ESS3.C2, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 :HS-ESS3.C, High School:Earth and Space Sciences:HS-ESS3 , High School:Earth and Space Sciences, Life Sciences:HS-LS4:HS-LS4.D:HS-LS4.D1, High School:Life Sciences:HS-LS4:HS-LS4.D, High School:Life Sciences, High School
Education Level: Middle School , High School
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Type: Catalog Record:Internet
Reviewed Collections: CLEAN Review
Review Types: CLEAN Review
Public View https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/video/what-ecosyst...
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/video/what-ecosystem-based-adaptation