Milankovitch Orbital Parameters

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 geological time scales and to understand the role of the orbital parameters (obliquity, precession, and eccentricity) in causing ice age cycles (Milankovitch cycles) on Earth. Students can vary orbital parameters […]

Coding with Python: Modeling the Ice Albedo Feedback

Coding with Python: Modeling the Ice Albedo Feedback Overview As an Undergraduate Earth Sciences, Mathematics or Computer Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you teach how to program in Python and build a computational model of the Earth’s climate system. This lesson plan includes discussions, activities, and a detailed […]