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How We Know What We Know
About Our Changing Climate:
Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming

Text Book -- by Lynne Cherry and Gary Braasch
Order On-Line       Cover Photo
Teacher Guide


NCAR/UCAR -- Middle School Level
Windows to the Universe - Climate Change, Intermediate
Climate Discovery, an Online Course Series for Teachers ($$)
Climate Discovery Teachers' Guide
Scientists Discuss Global Warming & its Impacts (streaming video)
In a New Light: The Color of Weather & Climate
(color PDF, 6.8 mbytes)

NCAR/UCAR -- All K12 Levels
What is Climate and Climate Change?
How do we know Earth is warming now?
Understanding Climate Change Multmedia Gallery
Climate Research FAQs
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Climate Change Schools Project   
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What Are Global Warming and Climate Change?
Answers for Young Readers

By Chuck McCutcheon
Middle Schools    In question and answer style.

To purchase: Amazon.com
Sample of book    
Chuck McCutcheon on LinkTV
National Science Teachers Association Review


Polar Sciences Collection
Scores of Videos
Lesson Plan: Melting Ice
Student Activity: Observing Climate Change


Annenberg Media -- Teacher Resources
The Habitable Planet: A Systems Approach to Environmental Science
Videos may be viewed for free. Must register.
Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Harvard University Center for the Environment


CLEANet.org   
Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network
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The Science of Global Warming
Content -- with movie clip overview
    Flyer (pdf -- see page 7)
Pricing and Ordering
Seeds Software -- San Diego, California, US


The European Commission
How can you control climate change?
Understanding Climate Change
EU Action Against Climate Change (multiple languages)
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Teenagers from 21 EU Member States Give Animated Tips
Test Your Knowledge - Quiz! 
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Model Lessons:   Evidence of Climate Change [Middle School]
    Mountain Pine Beetles [Grade 9-12, Middle]     Zoo Poo [Grade 10,11,12]

Teacher Tested On-line Resources
Conservation and Solutions    Climate Change - The Science and Data
Curriculum and Lessons    Pine Bark Beetles


Union of Concerned Scientists - for Educators
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Climate Status Investigations -- Interdisciplinary
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Geologic Sequestration -- Grades: 5-8
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Climate Classroom
What's Up with Global Warming?
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TELS - Technology Enhanced Learning in Science
Curricula Modules for Middle and High School
Global Warming: Virtual Earth


• Past Workshops Franklin Institute -- Philadelphia, PA USA
  Homeschool Series at The Franklin Institute
• Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)

• Environmental Literacy Council -- Air and Climate -- Middle School
NAAEE Links on Air and Climate
Teachers' Guide to High Quality Educational Materials
   on Climate Change and Global Warming


Center For Teacher Success
Global Climate Change Academy Team Projects
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