Introduction to Planetary Energy Balance

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 of the Earth can be calculated through simple energy balance equations.This overview reading can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about planetary energy […]

First Law of Thermodynamics

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, for National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), India. This video lecture explains and details the first law of thermodynamics (Q – W = Delta E) in the context of […]

Urban Heat Island

Urban Heat Island Classroom/Laboratory Activity A laboratory activity to learn about the urban heat island effect and heat waves. Students will collect temperature-related data from various parts of their schoolyard, observe and analyze differences in the data, and discuss the environmental factors that affect the temperature. With the help of temperature data for Los Angeles […]

Predicting Future Carbon Emissions

Predicting Future Carbon Emissions Model/Simulation A model/simulation to learn about and use the Kaya Identity to predict future carbon emissions. Students will customize parameters such as changes in population, GDP per capita, energy intensity, and carbon intensity of energy sources to observe the model’s  predictions on future carbon emissions. Use this tool to help your […]

Power, Energy, Dynamics- Wind Turbines

Power, Energy, Dynamics- Wind Turbines Overview As a high school Physics teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching about power, energy, and dynamics through the design and function of a wind turbine. This lesson plan will help you teach various Physics concepts such as power, energy, and dynamics […]

Teaching Cost-Benefit Analysis through Climate-related examples

Impact of Climate Change on Teaching Cost-Benefit Analysis through Climate-related examples Overview Overview As an undergraduate Economics teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching cost-benefit analysis. This lesson plan will help students to understand the principles of cost-benefit analysis. The activities will allow students to apply cost-benefit analysis […]