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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: The Global Warming Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer this site is regularly updated with the most recent news on global warming. Also offers links to related topics.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Global Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the harmful contributions of burning fossil fuels on the environment and understand the impact of the acidification of the earth's oceans.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Physics & Chemistry: Methane

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining what methane is, its impact as a greenhouse gas on global warming, and natural and man-made sources of methane. (Published: April 30, 2010)
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: u.s. Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of recession and the costs of gas on the decline, many worry that the search for new forms of energy will be put on hold. Read and discuss as a class these concerns. October 24, 2008
Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Coping With Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This article highlights the significance of responsible management of natural resources in an effort to curb the effects of our shifting climate.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Human Environmental Impacts

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module, we will explore the concept of pollution and discuss how human use of resources relates. We will discuss the evidence for and against human-caused climate change. Students will compare and contrast pollution cleanup with...
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Earth Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22nd. The purposes of Earth Day, the history of and the various activities held around the world are described. Activities and projects that can be done daily or year round are...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Greenland Ice Sheet Project 2: A Record of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Using images and graphs, this interactive resource illustrates scientists' efforts to study Earth's climatic history for the last 250,000 years by drilling into the Greenland Ice Sheet and examining ice cores. Includes background reading...
Website
Other

Greenpeace: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site about the Green Peace organization.
Handout
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

Seco: Environmental Pollutants From Electricity Production [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Facts about some major environmental pollutants produced by power plants, and what consumers can do to lower the carbon footprint from their energy use.
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Obama Orders Review of Fuel Efficiency Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
The Obama Administration moves forward to improve fuel efficiency standards in the United States and faces some challenges. Follow article with assessment and discussion questions provided. January 27, 2009.
Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Japan's Nuclear Power Debate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Readings and news articles provide information on the debate over nuclear energy. In particular, the questions being raised due to the crisis in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami in March, 2011.
Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Can Science Win Over Climate Change Skeptics?

For Students 9th - 10th
With many skeptical over the concept of climate change this article stresses that the best means to win them over is with scientific proof.
Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Beetle Devastates Yellowstone White Bark Pine Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
This article highlights the infestation of mountain pine beetles in Yellowstone White Bark Pine Forests. Find out the cause and effect of such an outbreak and explore supporting resources.
PPT
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Greenland: Ice on the Move

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR offers a photographic slide show on the status of Greenland's ice glaciers as they start to melt and the consequences of the melting for the future.
Website
Other

New England Aquarium: Climate Change and the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of videos accompanied by student activity sheets explore the impact of climate change on the ocean and the animals that live in and around it: sea turtles, jellies, whales, shore birds, lobsters, and coral.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Biodiversity Quiz (Ecological Problems)

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over ecological problems affecting the environment. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Gallery: The Modern World

For Students 9th - 10th
Innovations in transportation, communication, and weapons transformed the world in the 20th century. The modern era is the most complex yet, and the most fragile. This photo gallery highlights some of these innovations.
Activity
Other

Nmsea: Electrolysis: Obtaining Hydrogen From Water

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Mexico Solar Energy Association provides an article entitled, "Electrolysis: obtaining hydrogen from water - the basis for a solar-hydrogen economy". The article is medium size in length with pictures and charts throughout to help.