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Framework
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Topic outline
Click the linked topics below for additional
resources
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Air Resources |
| 1. Atmospheric science |
a. Atmospheric composition and
structure
b. Weather and climate - relationship between
sun, wind, and ocean currents; difference
between weather and climate; historical
patterns |
| 2. Human use |
a. Biological
b. Combustion
c. Work - transportation, wind energy
generation
d. Waste disposal |
| 3. Pollution |
a. Types of pollutants - primary,
secondary,
synergistic
b. Source of pollutants - natural and
anthropogenic
c. Impacts of pollutants -
ozone depletion,
smog, acid precipitation, heat islands,
inversions, health issues
d. Solutions or reductions |
| 4. Climate change |
a. Natural greenhouse effect
b. Greenhouse gas
c. Keeling Curve
d. Impacts/consequences
e. Data interpretation and computer modeling
f. Solutions |
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RESOURCES
| Climate Change |
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Climate Change: A Wisconsin Activity Guide
(activties)
Source: Wisconsin DNR
Web site download
Activities that help students develop
the knowledge and skills needed to become informed and active
participants in society’s climate change discussions. It touches
on both the scientific aspects of climate change and social
issues. |
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Climate Change: Connections and Solutions
(lessons)
Source: Facing the Future
Web site (scroll down to locate free download)
An
interdisciplinary, self-contained two-week unit aligned with
national education standards that lays the foundation for
understanding some of the forces behind climate change and its
connections to numerous social, economic, and environmental
factors. |
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Climate Change Debate (web Site)
Source: Douglas Campbell and Denis Dutton
Web
site
Climate Debate Daily is intended to deepen
understanding of disputes over climate change and the human
contribution to it. The site links to scientific articles, news
stories, economic studies, editorials, and more. The column on
the left includes arguments in support of the IPCC position on
the reality of anthropogenic global warming. The right column
includes material skeptical of the IPCC position and the notion
that anthropogenic global warming represents a threat to
humanity. As a matter of editorial policy, Climate Debate Daily
maintains neutrality to allow readers to form their own
judgments. |
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An Inconvenient Truth (DVD, book, web site)
Home Page:
http://www.climatecrisis.net/
DVD: Approx: $16 at
Amazon.com
Book:
Approx: $14 at
Amazon.com
Downloadable Curriculum
Al Gore's award winning documentary about global climate change. |
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The Fact of Global Warming (web site &
activity)
Source: Why Files web site and
Harv Hayden,
Wisconsin Rapids School District
Web site
Activity (MS Word)
A web based activity where students read information and
answer questions about global climate change using the "Why
Files" web site. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (background
info/publication)
Source: Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change
Document (PDF)
Summaries of key points of the IPCC 2007 report. Examples: What
factors determine Earth's climate? What is the relationship
between climate change and weather? What is the greenhouse
effect? How do human activities contribute to climate change? |
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The Most Terrifying Video
You'll Ever See 2 (video)
Source: HS science
teacher post on YouTube
Web site
This video is from a high school science teacher
presenting an argument on why we should act on climate change
form a risk assessment stand point. His creative style keeps
viewers interested as he presents this topic from a different
perspective. |
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Wisconsin Climate Change (Web
site)
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources
http://dnr.wi.gov/climatechange/
Wisconsin-based climate
change information including background, trends, impacts,
adaptations, and government initiatives. |
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