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Ocean Buffer Chemistry
Ocean Buffer Chemistry Video A video micro-lecture that explains carbonate buffering in the ocean. It includes discussions on the changes in the chemical composition of
January 27, 2023
Ocean Buffer Chemistry Video A video micro-lecture that explains carbonate buffering in the ocean. It includes discussions on the changes in the chemical composition of
The Geologic Carbon Cycle and Earth’s Climate Model/Simulator A model/simulator to learn about the geologic carbon cycle and its role in stabilizing the Earth’s climate.
Carbon Sequestration in Soil Reading A reading by Judith D. Schwatz for YaleE360, published at the Yale School of the Environment, that describes how carbon
The Coriolis Effect Classroom/Laboratory Activity A hands-on classroom/laboratory activity to learn about the Coriolis Effect. In this activity, students use a simple paper-based model to
Melting Ice Sheets and Sea Level Model/Simulation An interactive Model/Simulation to explore the effects of melting ice sheets and the resulting sea level rise on
Phase Diagrams and Earth’s Climate Video A video micro-lecture that describes the phase diagrams of water on Earth, Mars, and Venus. It also describes the
What is the Hydrosphere? Reading Module A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the hydrosphere is. This resource can be
Radiative Transfer Video Two video lectures titled, ‘Radiative Transfer Equation’ from the e-learning course, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’ developed by C Balaji, IIT Madras, for
Modeling Earth’s Carbon Model/Simulation A Model/Simulation to learn about the carbon cycle and carbon dioxide projections based on the observed CO2 concentrations from Land, Ocean
Climate Change – The Teacher Friendly Guide Reading A reading titled ‘The Teacher Friendly Guide to Climate Change’ edited by Ingrid H. H. Zabel, Don
Climate Solutions for Buildings Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Transportation Sector. It lists different solutions by
Climate and the Biosphere: An Overview Teaching Module A teaching module by the EarthLabs section of the Science Education Resources Center (SERC), Carleton College, titled
Isotopic Compositions and Ice Cores Reading A reading that explains how the analyses of hydrogen and oxygen isotopes from ice cores determine past temperatures on
Radiation Balance and the Climate of a Planet Model/Simulation A Model/Simulation to learn about the factors that influence the climate of a planet. Students will
The Greenhouse Effect Teaching Module A teaching module for teachers that explains what greenhouse gases are and describes their role in causing global warming. This
A Collection of E-Learning Courses on Climate Change Online Course A collection of e-learning courses to learn the basics of climate change science, relationship between
Precipitation Patterns and Climate Change Video A video micro-lecture by Jeff Dozier, University of California, Santa Barbara, that explains how climate change can affect the
Glaciers as Indicators of Climate Change Reading A reading that introduces the topic of glaciers and their formation. Students will read about the formation of
Climate Solutions for Land Sinks Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Land Sinks Sector. It lists different
Climate Change and Human Evolution Video A video lecture by Raghu Murtugudde, University of Maryland, on the impacts of climate change on human evolution and
First Law of Thermodynamics Video A video lecture titled, ‘Basic Thermodynamics’ from the e-learning course, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’ developed by C Balaji, IIT Madras,
Climate and the Hydrosphere Reading Module A short reading by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Center for Science Education that summarizes the hydrosphere
The Science and Modeling of Climate Change Online Course An e-learning course to learn about the science of climate change, simple climate models, natural factors
Upwelling Video A microlecture (video) that introduces the topic of upwelling in oceans and how the direction of motion of water in the oceans is
Reconstruction of Paleoclimate by Using Isotopic Composition Data Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to learn about the isotopes of hydrogen and oxygen, analyze the isotopic
General Circulation Models of Climate Reading A reading titled ‘General Circulation Models of Climate’ by Spencer Weart hosted on the website of Center for History
The Impact of ENSO and Human Activities on River Hydrology (a case study of the Huanghe River) Teaching Module A teaching module to learn about
The Earth System and Climate Video A video lecture by Raghu Murtugudde, University of Maryland for TROP ICSU titled ‘ The Earth System and Climate’
An Introduction to Climate Change Online Course An e-learning course to learn the basics of climate change science, climate change policies, climate change adaptation and
Physics of Scattering and Greenhouse Gases Video Two video lectures titled, ‘Physics of scattering, emission and absorption’ from the e-learning course, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’
Changes in Intensity and Frequency of Hurricanes Reading A reading to learn about recent changes in hurricane activity, specifically in the Atlantic. Students will read
Ancient Civilizations and Climate Change Video A video lecture by Raghu Murtugudde, University of Maryland, on the historic record of human activity from the start
Planetary Temperatures Reading A reading that discusses the blackbody emission properties of the Sun and planets, describes the calculation of planetary temperatures by using the
Introduction to the Carbon Cycle Reading An infographic that describes the Carbon Cycle and how anthropogenic activities affect the Carbon Cycle. This infographic by NASA
Teacher’s Guidebook: Oceans and the Cryosphere Teaching Module The Office for Climate Education (OCE) presents a Teacher’s Guidebook that aims to support teachers in carrying
Climate Solutions for Industry Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Industry Sector. It lists different solutions by
An Introduction to Atmospheric Thermodynamics Video A video lecture titled, ‘Atmospheric Thermodynamics – Introduction’ from the e-learning course, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’ developed by C
The Greenhouse Effect of the Atmosphere Video A video micro-lecture that discusses Earth’s energy balance and the greenhouse effect of the atmosphere. Students will learn
What is the Anthroposphere? Reading A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the anthroposphere is. This resource can be used
Hadley Circulation-Heat Transport in the Atmosphere Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to learn about radiation, heat transport, convection, and energy/mass conservation by interpreting and mapping
The Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse Effect Reading A reading titled ‘The Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse Effect’ by Spencer Weart hosted on the website of Center for History
Build Planet Earth Model/Simulation, Game A Model/Simulation/model/game to build your own version of planet Earth and learn about the Earth’s climate system and the factors
Claussius Clapeyron and the Second Law of Thermodynamics Video Two video lectures titled, ‘The Second Law of Thermodynamics – Clausius Clapeyron Relation’ and ‘Clausius Clapeyron
Food Security Video A video micro-lecture to understand the topic of food security and learn about the relationship between food production and the climate. Students
Hurricanes and Climate Change Reading A reading to learn about what affects hurricane activity and the measures that can help in building resilience to the
‘The Discovery of Global Warming’ Online Course/Reading This E-learning course is a website of the Center for History of Physics, American Institute of Physics, created
Using Isotopes to Measure Temperatures Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/ laboratory activity titled, ‘From Isotopes to Temperature: Working With A Temperature Equation’ from Starting Point by
Can People Change Climate? Reading A reading by Spencer Weart, the American Institute of Physics (AIP) titled ‘Biosphere: How Life Alters Climate’. This reading is
What is the Atmosphere? Reading A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the atmosphere is. This resource can be used
Climate Change Mathematics by NASA Teaching Module A teaching module by NASA makes the use of basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometric functions and statistics to
Modeling Planetary Energy Balance Model/Simulation A Model/Simulation to learn about vertical energy (heat) transfer in the Earth’s system and planetary energy balance. Students will vary
Sea Level Rise Video This video describes sea-level rise due to climate change and flooding risks in coastal communities. About Tool Tool Name Rising Sea
A History of Climate Models Reading A reading titled ‘Simple Models of Climate Change’ by Spencer Weart hosted on the website of Center for History
Glaciers and Climate Change Model/Simulation An interactive Model/Simulation to explore the effects of melting ice sheets and the resulting sea level rise on coastal areas.
Quantum Physics Video A microlecture that describes the photoelectric effect and how it works with respect to greenhouse gases. This video by Shohini Ghose for
Thermodynamics and the Hydrostatic Equation Video A video lecture titled, ‘The Hydrostatic Equation’ from the e-learning course, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’ developed by C Balaji,
Radiation Laws Video A video lecture titled, ‘Atmospheric radiation – Radiation laws’ from the e-learning course, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’ developed by C Balaji, IIT
Simple Atmospheric Model Reading A reading that introduces a single-layer atmosphere model, which is based on the emissivity of thermal radiation, to explain atmospheric warming.
Greenhouse Gases and Infrared Radiation Model/Simulator A model/simulator to understand the effect of greenhouse gases on outgoing energy flux, and to compare the absorption of
Series of two E-Learning Courses on Introduction to Climate Change and Climate Science Online Course Following are two online courses in Climate Change and Climate
Daisyworld – A Model to Explore the Gaia Hypothesis Model/Simulation A Model/Simulation to explore the Gaia hypothesis and the concepts of albedo and hysteresis through
Rising Sea Surface Temperature and Hurricane Intensity Video A video to learn about hurricanes as heat engines, and the possible effects of increasing sea surface
The Earth’s Climate Online Course An Online course to learn about the Earth’s climate system, climate change in the past and present, the impact of
How Yukon glaciers are responding to climate change Audio This audio podcast discusses how glaciers in the Yukon are responding to climate change. It focuses
Oceans, Ocean Circulation and Sea Surface Temperatures Video A video lecture by Raghu Murtugudde, University of Maryland that introduces basic concepts in oceanography. This video
The Water Cycle Reading A reading that describes the impacts of climate change on the water cycle of Earth. This reading titled, ‘The Water Cycle
What is the Biosphere? Reading A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the biosphere is. This resource can be used
Introduction to Planetary Energy Balance Reading A reading by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center for Science Education that discusses how the surface temperature
Climate Change and Natural Disasters Reading A reading by the National Wildlife Federation that discusses how climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather
Has Humanity Pushed Earth into a New Geological Epoch: the “Anthropocene?” Audio In this audio podcast from the Climate History Podcast, “Professor Dagomar Degroot interviews
Atmospheric Science: An Online Course Online Course A e-learning course titled, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’ developed by C Balaji, IIT Madras, for National Programme on
Determining Coastal Vulnerability to Sea-Level Rise Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to learn about the rate of sea-level rise and the response of shorelines to
What is the Cryosphere? Reading Module A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the cryosphere is. This resource can be
Climate Change: A Guide For Teachers Of All Disciplines Online Course Two online courses (MOOCs) developed by Rahul Chopra, TROP ICSU and IISER Pune on
Orbital Forcing and Earth’s Climate Teaching Module A set of classroom/laboratory activities to reconstruct Earth’s past climate using isotopic composition data from ice cores and
Quantum Mechanics and Climate Change Video A lecture that describes how quantum mechanics plays a role in understanding Earth’s climate systems and climate change. This
Feedback Mechanisms Teaching Module A teaching module titled ‘Feedback mechanisms’ from the e-learning course titled ‘Earth in the Future’ developed by Timothy Bralower and David
Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate Change Teaching Module A teaching module that discusses the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle. This reading by University The Corporation
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Teaching Module A teaching module titled ‘Adaptation and Mitigation’ from the e-learning course titled ‘Earth in the Future’ developed by Timothy
A Single-layer Atmosphere Model to Explain Atmospheric Warming Reading A reading to learn about the energy balance of planet Earth and to understand atmospheric warming
What is the Lithosphere? Reading Module A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the lithosphere or geosphere is. This resource
Climate Change, the Cryosphere, and Rising Sea Levels Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity that introduces the relationship between climate and the cryosphere, explains how sea-level
The Impact of Human Activities on the Natural Carbon Cycle Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to understand the carbon cycle, and to explore how human
Climate Science: An Introduction Online Course An online course by Andreas Schmittner, Oregon State University titled ‘Introduction to Climate Science’ that discusses Earth’s climate and
Atmospheric Dynamics and Hadley Cells Reading A reading that discusses the use of the law of conservation of angular momentum to explain the extent of
Chaos Theory and Global Warming Reading A reading titled ‘Chaos in the Atmosphere’ by Spencer Weart hosted on the website of Center for History of
Planetary Energy Balance Teaching Module A teaching module including readings and associated links by the American Chemical Society that discusses the balance between incoming solar
Teach Climate Science with the Teacher Friendly Guide To Climate Change Teaching Module Teaching module of resources and activities that accompanies ‘The Teacher-Friendly Guide™ to
Quiz on Carbon Cycle Classroom/Laboratory Activity An interactive online quiz to test student’s understanding of the carbon cycle. This quiz by NASA can help students
Thawing Permafrost and Climate Change Video A video that introduces permafrost and its distribution on Earth. The video also describes the changing nature of permafrost
NASA’s Collection of Climate Games Game NASA Climate Kids contains a collection of online games such as Coral Bleaching, Meet the Greenhouse Gases, Play OFFSET!,
Climate Change and the Lithosphere Video A video microlecture by Raghu Murtugudde, University of Maryland, titled “Plate Movements Mountains and Climate Change”. This video lecture
Climate Solutions for Electricity Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Electricity Sector. It lists different solutions by
Climate Solutions for the Energy Sector Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 2 – Energy’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by Dr.
Climate Disasters: An Overview Reading A reading by the Third Pole that discusses the link between climate change and natural disasters. This overview reading can
Planck’s Law and Earth’s Climate Video A video lecture titled, ‘Planck’s distribution and Inverse square law’ from the e-learning course, ‘Introduction to Atmospheric Science’ developed
Hadley Circulation Reading A reading to learn about the Hadley Cell and a simple model for the Hadley Circulation, using the law of conservation of
Earth’s Climate, the Biosphere, and Geological Evolution Video A playlist of lecture videos titled, ‘Climate Science Education Series’ by Raghu Murtugudde, Professor, University of Maryland,
Climate Adaptation: An Introduction Video A video by Raghu Murtugudde, University of Maryland, titled ‘Adapt Now’. This video lecture is part of a video series
The Permafrost and Global Warming Classroom/Laboratory Activity A set of hands-on classroom and computer-based activities for students to learn about permafrost and to explore various
Milankovitch Orbital Parameters Model/Simulation A Model/Simulation to learn about changes in Earth’s climate caused by variations in the solar energy received by the planet over
Glacial Retreat in Glacier National Park Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity that introduces the relationship between climate and the cryosphere, explains how sea-level rise can
The Effects of Sea-level Rise on the Coast of California Model/Simulation An interactive Model/Simulation to observe and understand the possible effects of sea-level rise and
Earth’s Climate and the Cryosphere: An Overview Teaching Module A teaching module by the EarthLabs section of the Science Education Resources Center (SERC), Carleton College,
Interactive Quiz on the Water Cycle Classroom/Laboratory Activity An interactive quiz about the Water Cycle. This quiz by NASA’s Global Climate Change website allows students
Earth’s Equable Climate Reading A reading that explains Earth’s equable climate in the past using the theories, Hadley Cells, Convective Cloud Feedback, Polar Stratospheric Clouds,
Show Your Stripes: Changes in Temperature Model/Simulation A model/simulation to observe and analyze the change in temperature as measured in each country over the past
NASA Climate Games Game NASA Climate Kids contains a collection of online games such as Coral Bleaching, Meet the Greenhouse Gases, Play OFFSET!, Play Power
Water Vapour Feedback and Earth’s Climate Reading A reading that explains the phase diagrams of water on Earth, Mars, and Venus and discusses the water