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This is an interactive graph that involves records of ice cover in two Wisconsin lakes - Lake Mendota and Lake Monona - from 1855-2010.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Physical Science
Material Type:: Reading; Simulation
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Author:: Finn Ryan; Pitch Interactive; Scott Pauli; Wisconsin Educational Communications Board
Date Added:: 08/29/2012

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Climate Wisconsin: Stories From a State of Change

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This video provides background information and teaching tips about the history and relevance of phenology and seasonal observations of plants and animals within the context of rural Wisconsin.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Biology; Ecology; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Life Science; Physical Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Date Added:: 03/09/2023

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Climate change: How do we know?

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This static graph of changes in CO2 concentrations goes back 400,000 years, showing the dramatic spike in recent years.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Archaeology; Atmospheric Science; Earth and Space Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Physical Geography; Physical Science; Social Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Date Added:: 03/09/2023

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Cloud Paintings, Read & Seed Activity, The Gardens on Spring Creek

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Ever look up at the clouds? Sometimes they look like shapes or maybe just spilt milk. During this virtual Read & Seed we will read It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw. Participate in a Movement/Music/Finger Play activity: singing the poem I’m a Little Cloud by Jean Warren, and create a cloud painting. This lesson is aimed at connecting young learners to their natural world and promote school readiness skills. This Read & Seed activity is presented by The Gardens on Spring Creek by the City of Fort Collins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0fUdm_O2DI

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Cloud Paintings, Virtual Read & Seed Video, The Gardens on Spring Creek

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Ever look up at the clouds? Sometimes they look like shapes or maybe just spilt milk. During this virtual Read & Seed we will read It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw. Participate in a Movement/Music/Finger Play activity: singing the poem I’m a Little Cloud by Jean Warren, and create a cloud painting. This lesson is aimed at connecting young learners to their natural world and promote school readiness skills. This Read & Seed activity is presented by The Gardens on Spring Creek by the City of Fort Collins. https://www.fcgov.com/gardens/files/read-seed-website-cloud-painting.pdf?1586211222

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Cloudy vs. Clear

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Students analyze and interpret graphs to compare the flow of shortwave energy from the Sun toward China over the course of a year on cloudy versus clear days.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Author:: Ashwinraj Ravindran; Jessica Taylor; The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Date Added:: 06/11/2020

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Coastal Resiliency Project: Screening and Scoping Exercise

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In this exercise, students will learn about the environmental review process and identify environmental impacts of a local coastal resiliency project (i.e. ecological, physical/chemical, sociological, economic, and other environmental effects) via supplemental readings and research.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Homework/Assignment
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Teach the Earth
Date Added:: 04/12/2023

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Cokedale, CO Mining Town

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Cokedale, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:: Anthropology; Applied Science; Chemistry; Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; Economics; English Language Arts; Environmental Science; Geology; Geoscience; History; Physical Geography; Physical Science; Reading Informational Text; Social Science; Sociology; U.S. History
Material Type:: Data Set; Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

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Collisional Heating

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This visualization shows the molecular interaction of infrared radiation with various gases in the atmosphere. Focus is on the interaction with C02 molecules and resultant warming of the troposphere.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Atmospheric Science; Earth and Space Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Physical Science
Material Type:: Simulation
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Date Added:: 03/09/2023

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Colorado BINGO: Lesson 2 Understanding Colorado Agriculture, Unit 1 Introduction to Agriculture, DIGS AmeriCorps Curriculum CSU

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Colorado BINGO: Lesson 2 Understanding Colorado Agriculture, Unit 1 Introduction to Agriculture, DIGS AmeriCorps Curriculum CSU

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Colorado BINGO. This is the Lesson 2 Understanding Colorado Agriculture activity, from Unit 1 Introduction to Agriculture, from the DIGS (Developing Individuals, Growing Stewards) AmeriCorps Curriculum from CSU. The curriculum focuses on introducing students in grades 3-5 to Colorado agriculture, industry and environmental issues. The curriculum is matched to State Standards 2021. The curriculum upon request. Visit: https://engagement.colostate.edu/programs-old/developing-individuals-growing-stewards/

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The Colorado Gold Rush

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Western Mining History presents a brief summary of The Colorado Gold Rush with links to additional Colorado information pages. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:: Anthropology; Applied Science; Chemistry; Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; Economics; English Language Arts; Environmental Science; Geology; Geoscience; History; Physical Geography; Physical Science; Reading Informational Text; Social Science; Sociology; U.S. History
Material Type:: Data Set; Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Mining History
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

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Colorado Mines

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This Western Mining History site uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site. This is a rich database for student research projects and integrated units.

Subject:: Anthropology; Applied Science; Chemistry; Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; Economics; English Language Arts; Environmental Science; Geology; Geoscience; History; Physical Geography; Physical Science; Reading Informational Text; Social Science; Sociology; U.S. History
Material Type:: Data Set; Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

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Colorado Mining Towns

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Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:: Anthropology; Applied Science; Chemistry; Cultural Geography; Earth and Space Science; Economics; English Language Arts; Environmental Science; Geology; Geoscience; History; Physical Geography; Physical Science; Reading Informational Text; Social Science; Sociology; U.S. History
Material Type:: Data Set; Primary Source; Reading
Provider:: Western Mining History
Provider Set:: Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:: 02/06/2023

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Colorado River water supply

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This activity addresses climate change impacts that affect all states that are part of the Colorado River Basin and are dependent on its water. Students examine available data, the possible consequences of changes to various user groups, and suggest solutions to adapt to these changes.

Subject:: Agriculture; Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Economics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Physical Science; Social Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Author:: David Hassenzahl; Encyclopedia of Earth; Patricia Mynster
Date Added:: 03/09/2023

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Colorado Science and Engineering Fair

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The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair is the premier STEM education experience in Colorado. It is hosted by the College of Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center at Colorado State University each year in early April. For more information visit: https://www.cns-eoc.colostate.edu/science-fair/

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Colorado Science and Engineering Fair

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The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair is the premier STEM education experience in Colorado. It is hosted by the College of Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center at Colorado State University each year in early April. For more information visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwqSL6z6_NY&list=PLJ_83ppVw-aQ2yQeuVBBxbd09vU4m6LAm&index=6

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Colorado and a Warming Planet

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This video highlights a variety of climate change research initiatives from scientists at the University of Colorado, Boulder. It describes the changing dynamics of Antarctic ice sheets and the impacts of reduced Arctic sea ice. The video illustrates the excitement of this research through interviews and video clips of scientists in the field.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Earth and Space Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Oceanography; Physical Science
Material Type:: Diagram/Illustration; Reading
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Author:: Learn More About Climate; University of Colorado at Boulder
Date Added:: 05/08/2013

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Colorado's Forests and the Pine Beetle Epidemic

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This video features CU Boulder Professor Jeff Mitton and his research team, who study the effects of mountain pine beetle infestations on the forest ecology in the Rocky Mountains. They explain the pine beetle life cycle and how they attack trees. An outlook into the future is also provided.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Biology; Ecology; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Life Science; Physical Science
Material Type:: Diagram/Illustration; Reading
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Date Added:: 03/09/2023

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Combating Global Warming Mind Map

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An attractive concept/mind map that illustrates various human strategies for responding to climate change. It was developed by a psychologist and not by an educator or scientist but can be used to inspire discussion and artistic representations of the human dimension to climate and energy issues.

Subject:: Agriculture and Natural Resources; Applied Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Physical Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:: CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Date Added:: 03/09/2023

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Students observe a burning candle and the byproducts given off through the burning process. This observation leads to a discussion to the effects of air pollution on our lives.

Subject:: Applied Science; Environmental Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Simulation
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Date Added:: 04/12/2023

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