Climate Change

585px Nasa Blue MarblePlanet Earth is a dynamic, ever-changing place. While weather patterns are constantly in flux, scientists report that longer-term climate patterns have been changing rapidly over the past 60 years, including observable records of increased precipitation, warmer global temperatures, and a higher frequency of extreme weather events. Worldwide climatic changes have gone into overdrive in the last several decades, accelerated largely by human activities.

The following resources are useful for students and teachers who want to dig into the facts of climate change, and research this topic for themselves.


Video Resources


Enhanced Learning Activities

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Additional Climate Change Resources

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Additional Resources for Middle School & High School: