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INFORMATION What is climate change? Explains climate change.
http://www.coolclimate.org/whatisit.htmHotting up. Explains climate change with support of cartoons
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate2.htmlClimate change: What is it?
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/cc.htmlClimate change - an Introduction (Part 1) Provides a brief introduction
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/intro/index.cfmClimate change - an Introduction (Part 2) Continues the previous the introduction
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/intro/climate-intro2.cfmWhat is climate change? Click on places on the map to find more information about the effects of climate change around the world.
http://www.climatechoices.org.uk/pages/cchange1.htmClimate change booklets from New Zealand - 1. Read the following booklet and the one after this one to learn more about climate change. (This is a printable .pdf file and takes a short time to download.)
http://www.4million.org.nz/climatechange/understanding/schoolstuff/climate-change-1.pdfClimate change booklets from New Zealand - 2. Read the following booklets and the one above to learn more about climate change. (This is a printable .pdf file and takes a short time to download.)
http://www.4million.org.nz/climatechange/understanding/schoolstuff/climate-change-2.pdfWhat is climate change? An explanation.
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/EXPLORE/climate/change.htmClimate change - Global warming. An explanation
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMZ3LXJD1E_Earth_0.htmlGreenhouse Earth. Explanation of the Greenhouse Effect
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate3.htmlClimate change science simplified. An explanation of the Greenhouse Effect
http://www.coolclimate.org/simplyscience.htmGreenhouse effect & global warming. An explanation and also information about the effects.
http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/globalwarming.htmlThe Greenhouse Effect. An explanation.
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/greenhouse.htmlClimate change explained. Find out about greenhouse gases and how they affect the climate from weatherman Paul Hudson
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/Explained/Explained.htmGreenhouse effect and global warming. An explanation with diagrams
http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/kids/globalwarming.htmlGreenhouse Effect. An explanation.
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/EXPLORE/climate/greenhs.htmThe Greenhouse Effect
http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/climate/levelthree/climch/clichgr1.htmLosing the ozone layer. Read all about it.
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMY1LXJD1E_Earth_0.htmlSwollen ozone hole over South Pole. Read about its increasing size
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEM4HC7X9DE_Earth_0.htmlEEK! Hole in the ozone layer? Read how it all started and more
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/Org/caer/ce/eek/earth/air/ozonlayr.htmOzone layer. From Sun-Wise Kids
http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/kids/kids_ozone.htmlOzone and the ozone layer. Read the answers to 20 questions answered by meteorologists about the ozone layer
http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/ozone/ozone.htmlThe ozone layer
http://www.nas.nasa.gov/About/Education/Ozone/ozonelayer.htmlThe ozone layer - What's going on up there?
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ozone/DOCS/KIDZONE/EN/ozoneupthere.cfmOzone layer simulation
http://www.discover.tased.edu.au/openit/science_simulations/ozone.htmIt's not really happening, is it? Some people prefer to believe that it's not happening. Find out why.
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate7.htmlWhat causes climate change?
http://www.coolclimate.org/itsagas.htmCauses of climate change. Find out about the causes of climate change, including natural causes and human causes
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/EXPLORE/climate/causes.htmWhat happens next? Describes what might happen.
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate4.htmlGood news for fish; bad news for people. Describes some other things that might happen.
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate5.htmlStorms ahead. Describes some more of the things that might happen.
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate6.htmlClimate change: What it means to different parts of the world. A PowerPoint presentation
http://www.climatechoices.org.uk/present/Effects_of_Climate_Change.pptOur climate is changing. Find out what is happening in various parts of the world
http://assets.panda.org/custom/flash/our_climate_is_changing/Rising sea levels - The World. Find out what happens when sea levels rise.
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/Causes&Effects/RisingSeaWorld.htmYes, climate change is real. Explains that what the scientists have said is true.
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate8.htmlHot stuff - What are the effects of climate change? Describes how climate change will affect everyone.
http://www.coolclimate.org/hotstuff.htmSo, what's the big deal? Explains what might happen.
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/bigdeal.htmlEffects of climate change today. Find out what happens when the earth's temperature rises. For more advanced information, select the Intermediate or Advanced tabs along the top.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/climate/cli_effects.html&edu=elemImpacts of climate change. Find out about the threats of climate change to mankind.
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/EXPLORE/climate/impact.htmClimate change - Bites. Read about the effects of climate change across the world
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/climate/bite.htmCoral reefs. Find out what happens to coral when the temperature rises.
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/Causes&Effects/CoralReefs.htmPolar bear extinction? Find out what could happen to Polar Bears.
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/Causes&Effects/PolarBearExtinction.htmCreatures in the spotlight. A fact sheet.
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/education/factsheets/pubs/creatures_spotlight.pdfScience News for Kids Feature - A change in climate. Find out what could happen.
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20041208/Feature1.aspGreenhouse effect & global warming. An explanation and also information about the effects.
http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/globalwarming.htmlGlobal warming is hot stuff! An explanation and also information about effects and what we can do.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/air/global.htm#effectClimate change shorts (Videos) Watch eight short films about the effects of climate change
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/climate-shorts.shtmlCanada Loses Eight Square Miles of Ice Shelf - Giant chunks break off Canadian ice shelf. Read this article from Planetark.org, July 30, 2008
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index.cfm?ID=7034&Method=FullMeltdown fear as Arctic ice cover falls to record winter low. Read this article from
The Guardian (U.K.), May 15, 2006.
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index
Polar ice melting - Increasing temperatures at the Earth's polar ice caps threaten to raise sea levels
Read this article from Time for Kids. March 24, 2006
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1176861,00.htmlFeeling the Heat - Polar bears are suffering in a warmer world. Read this article from Time for Kids. Friday 12 January 2007
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/ns/article/0,28391,1575076,00.htmlMelting Ice Sheet Spawns New Island off Greenland An island made by global warming. Read this article from The Independent, April 24, 2007
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexGreenland’s Ice Is Melting Faster http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/headline_universe/olpa/greenland_10dec07.html
Bangladesh Sees First Movement of Climate Refugees - The first refugees of global warming Bangladesh watches in horror as much of the nation gives way to sea. Read this article from The Chicago Tribune, May 2, 2007
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexGlobal warming affects World's Largest Freshwater Lake. News story originally written on April 30, 2008
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/headline_universe/olpa/LakeBaikal_30april08.htmlTurning up the heat. New studies show that the earth is warming up faster than we thought. What can be done? Read this article from Time for Kids, February 11, 2005
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/magazines/story/0,6277,1025333,00.htmlWarming Confuses Migratory Patterns of Many Species : Migratory Birds, Whales Confused by Warming, UN Says. Read this article from Reuters News Service, May 8, 2007
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/wr/article/0,28391,1025333,00.html
Spanish Bears Stop Hibernating - Spain: Scientists reveal that bears have stopped hibernating.
Read this article from The Independent (U.K.), Dec. 21, 2006
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index
Global Warming Warning - Scientists say the effects of global warming are causing species to disappear quicker than originally thought. Read this article from Time for Kids, November 24, 2006
http://aolsvc.timeforkids.kol.aol.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1562886,00.html
Beetle Infestation Threatens Swedish Forestry Industry Global warming blamed for Swedish beetle-infestation. Read this article from International Herald Tribune, May 2, 2007 http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index
'Rapid Warming' Spreads Havoc in Canada's Forests. Tiny Beetles Destroying Pines. Read this story from The Washington Post, March 1, 2006
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexTropical Insects At Risk of Warming-Driven Extinction. Tropics insects 'face extinction Read this article from BBCNews.com, May 6, 2008
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index.cfm?ID=6917&Method=FullClimate Change Drives Disease To New Territory. Viruses Moving North to Areas Unprepared for Them, Experts Say. Read this article from The Washington Post, May 5, 2006.
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexWhy we need to worry about global warming, now. Read this article from San Jose Mercury News, April, 2006.
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexGlobal Warming Approaching Point of No Return, Warns Leading Climate Expert. Read this article from The Independent (U.K.), Jan. 23, 2005.
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexEnvironment in crisis: 'We are past the point of no return.' Read this article from The Independent (U.K.) Jan. 16, 2006.
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexOcean Acidity Up 30 Percent - Sea life at risk as acid levels rise in oceans. Read this article from The Seattle Times, April 24, 2007
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/indexAcid seas kill off coral reefs. Read this story from Times of London, Feb. 26, 2006
http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index
Global climate change. Read this clickable guide from the BBC News.
http://newssearch.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/sci_tech/What to do - You and me ... Provides some suggestions. Click the Next Button at the bottom of the page for more suggestions.
http://www.coolclimate.org/whattodo.htmWhat you can do. Some suggestions
http://tiki.oneworld.net/global_warming/climate9.htmlSolutions. Find out what can be done.
http://edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/climate/solutions.htmWhat you can do to slow down climate change. Read this list of suggestions.
http://edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/climate/ucando.htmWe can make a difference! Suggests some things that we might do.
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/difference.htmlClimate change - Take action. Find out what can be done
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/Take%20Action/TakeAction.htmTree planting. Find out how tree planting can help.
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/Take%20Action/TreePlanting.htmReducing greenhouse gases at home. Find out what you can do.
http://www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/Take%20Action/Reducing.htmhttp://www.greenhouse.gov.au/gwci/
Households and Climate Change
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/gwci/households.htmlPlay it cool! Check out this fun, interactive Climate Change activity
http://www.4million.org.nz/climatechange/understanding/schoolstuff/playitcool/index.phpEcoKids: Planet protectors. See if you can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being put into the atmosphere
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/co2effect/index.cfmGames! Try some entertaining games that will help you find out just how much you know about Global Warming!
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/games/index.htmlGlobal warming Animations. Try these animations of how Global Warming occurs.
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/animations.htmlClimate change - Four eco-quizzes to try
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/quiz/index.cfmClimate Change card game - A series of cards, with instructions for playing games based around climate change
Teachers' notes and CardsCase of the warming planet. See if you can solve the case
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/warming_planet/index.cfmGreenhouse Effect in a jar. You can make a miniature version of the greenhouse effect in a jar!http://www.4million.org.nz/climatechange/understanding/schoolstuff/greenhouseinajar.php
Let's learn why the earth's climate is changing - A 'Let's Have Fun Learning' interactive
http://www.eschooltoday.com/climate_change.htmlPlay 'n learn. Games to build up your knowledge bank
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/play/play.htmClimate change pictures. Check out these great photos that can be used for class activities
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/photogalleries/global_warming/photo8.htmlGlobal warming photographs. Some great photographs
http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/Thinking through climate change - Student Resources and Teacher Information
This is an enquiry-based learning resource that involves students in critical thinking about climate change. It includes classroom discussion points and worksheets as well as online interactive activities. http://www.wmnet.org.uk/resources/ttcc/© 2005-2008 Jackie Miers
Teacher Librarian
Page last updated: August, 2008
