Isotopic Compositions and Ice Cores
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 Earth. Students will learn how isotopic ratios of hydrogen and oxygen in water molecules from the ice-cores can be used to infer temperature variations in the past on Earth. Use […]
Permafrost and Climate Change
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 web-based scientific data portals to investigate permafrost distribution, characteristics of permafrost, and the effects of thawing permafrost on the atmosphere and the environment. Note: The plan includes 3-4 activities; one […]
Permafrost and Climate Change
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 across several regions due to higher surface temperatures and thepossible impact of permafrost thawing on Earth’s climate. Students will learn about the characteristics of permafrost, its distribution across the globe […]
Climate Science: An Introduction
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 climate change. This course contains lecture videos, exercises, references and various additional resources. It includes the following topics:- 1. Weather Weather and Climate The Climate System Processes 2. Observations Atmosphere […]
Climate Change, Capitalism, and Communism in Arctic Communities
Climate Change, Capitalism, and Communism in Arctic Communities Audio An audio podcast (Prof. Bathsheba Demuth interviewed by Prof. Dagomar Degroot) to learn about environmental and climate-related changes in the Arctic, the history of capitalism and communism across the Bering Strait, and the unique ecological characteristics and economic ideologies in the Arctic that would be of […]
Climate Topics
Our Climate Topics Introduction to Climate Change Climate and the Atmosphere Climate and Lithosphere Climate and the Biosphere Climate and the Cryosphere Climate and the Hydrosphere Climate and Health Climate and the Anthroposphere Climate and Society Climate Economics Climate Change and Food Security Planetary Energy Balance Climate Literacy Policy, Politics, and Environmental Governance Climate Mitigation […]
Data Science: Linear and Polynomial Regression
Data Science: Linear and Polynomial Regression Overview As an undergraduate Mathematics or Data Science teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching Introductory Statistics and specifically Linear Regression and Polynomial Regression. This lesson plan will help you to teach Introductory Statistics for Data Science through a Linear Regression and […]
Teaching Polynomial Differentiation using Global Average Temperature Data
Teaching Polynomial Differentiation using Global Average Temperature Data Overview As a high school or undergraduate Mathematics teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching introductory differential calculus and specifically polynomial differentiation. This lesson plan will allow you to teach introductory derivatives and differentiation. The lesson plan includes a hands-on […]
Teaching Linear Regression using Global Temperature Anomalies Data
Teaching Linear Regression using Global Temperature Anomalies Data Overview As a high school or undergraduate Mathematics teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching introductory statistics and specifically linear regression. This lesson plan will allow you to teach introductory statistics through a linear regression assignment. The lesson plan includes […]
Teaching Linear Regression using Arctic Sea Ice Data
Teaching Linear Regression using Arctic Sea Ice Data Overview As a high school or undergraduate Mathematics teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching introductory statistics and specifically linear regression. This lesson plan will allow you to teach introductory statistics through linear regression assignments. The lesson plan includes a […]