A video micro-lecture that discusses Earth’s energy balance and the greenhouse effect of the atmosphere.
Video: The Greenhouse Effect of the Atmosphere
Reading: Simple Atmospheric Model
A reading that introduces a single-layer atmosphere model, which is based on the emissivity of thermal radiation, to explain atmospheric warming.
Reading: Planetary Temperatures
A reading that discusses the blackbody emission properties of the Sun and planets, describes the calculation of planetary temperatures by using the Stefan-Boltzmann Law, and explains the effect of atmospheres on planetary temperatures.
Reading: Atmospheric Dynamics and Hadley Cells
A reading that discusses the use of the law of conservation of angular momentum to explain the extent of Hadley cells.
Classroom/Laboratory Activity: The Coriolis Effect
A hands-on classroom/laboratory activity to learn about the Coriolis Effect.
Video,Visualization: Climate Change and Glaciers in the European Alps
A video and visualization to learn about glacier modeling and the prediction of the future of glaciers by using mathematical models.
Classroom/Laboratory Activity: Climate Change, the Cryosphere, and Rising Sea Levels
A classroom/laboratory activity that introduces the relationship between climate and the cryosphere, explains how sea-level rise can be predicted (based on average global temperature change), and triggers a discussion on the potential impacts of sea-level rise.
Classroom/Laboratory Activity: Glacial Retreat in Glacier National Park
A classroom/laboratory activity to learn about glacial retreat and to predict the complete melting of a glacier (specifically, for an example in Glacier National Park).
Visualization: Melting Ice Sheets and Sea Level Rise
An interactive visualization to explore the effects of melting ice sheets and the resulting sea level rise on coastal areas.
Reading: Glaciers as Indicators of Climate Change
A reading that introduces the topic of glaciers and their formation.
Reading: Changes in Intensity and Frequency of Hurricanes
A reading to learn about recent changes in hurricane activity, specifically in the Atlantic.
Reading: Hadley Circulation
A reading to learn about the Hadley Cell and a simple model for the Hadley Circulation, using the law of conservation of angular momentum.
Reading: Hurricanes and Climate Change
A reading to learn about what affect hurricane activity and the measures that can help in building resilience to the impacts of hurricanes.
Classroom/Laboratory Activity: Reconstruction of Paleoclimate by Using Isotopic Composition Data
E-learning Course: The Earth’s Climate
An e-learning course to learn about the Earth’s climate system, climate change in the past and present, the impact of climate change, and measures for adaption and mitigation.