Educational Links
Teen Sites
Encyclopedia
of the Atmospheric Environment
This encyclopedia is created by Atmospheric, Climate & Environment
Information Programme, UK a one-stop source of information on
a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain,
global warming and ozone depletion. Many definitions are offered
at both beginner and advanced levels.
Ask
Dr. Global Change
“Dr. Global Change” is a reference service for information
and data on global environmental change created by U.S. Global
Change Research Information Office. This site features a searchable
database of previously asked questions, and allows users to submit
original queries. Help is available in the areas of climate variability
and change, atmospheric composition, global carbon cycle, global
water cycle, changes in ecosystems, and human dimensions of global
change. Grades: 5–12
Global
Warming: Focus on the Future
This site is based on a museum exhibit displayed
at the Smithsonian Museum. It contains a wide range of topics,
illustrated with photos, and interesting games. There are four
sections to this site. In "It is happening," students
can get the historical perspective on global warming as well
as information on what the issue is. Created
by: Environmental
Defense Fund, American Museum of Natural History Target
Grades:
5–12
(Highlight) Global Warming is Happening: Good
background information on a list of topics. This site is based
on an interactive museum exhibition, and stresses climate change
over history.
Spuzzled
for Kids
This site takes NOAA images and offers students the chance to
put those images into the correct order while also learning more
about the environmental work of the Agency. There are two spuzzles
in this section: Climate and Research. Target Grades 6-12
Frequently
Asked Questions about Global Warming
This site can answer many questions about global warming, including:
What is the greenhouse effect, and is it affecting our climate?
Is the atmospheric/ oceanic circulation changing? Is the climate
becoming more variable or extreme? Can the observed changes
be explained by natural variability? Target Grades 6-12
Science with NOAA
Research
This web page provides middle school science students
with research and investigation experiences using online resources.
Climate topics include El El Niño and its effects on
the weather of the world. Target Grades 6-12
Renewable Energy
Policy Project
Excellent information on various forms of renewable energy for
secondary students or teachers created by Center for Renewable
Energy and Sustainable Technology. Target Grades: 10–12
Heat Is
Online
A site to watch for the latest information on climate change and
its impacts in different parts of the world created by Ross Gelbspan,
reporter and editor for 31 years at The
Philadelphia Bulletin,
The Washington Post and The Boston
Globe. Target Grades: 7–12
Indigenous Environment
Network
An international network of indigenous peoples protecting the
earth.
(Highlight) Climate Justice:This section contains links
to a collection of articles from an indigenous perspective, and
powerful statements made by indigenous groups responding to climate
change.
EPA: Student
Center
The EPA Student Center offers middle and high school students
a wide range of environmental issues to explore. There are club
projects, careers & scholarships, and information about conservation,
recycling, ecosystems, air, water and health to name a few.
The Great Green
Web Game
The Great Green Web Game, developed by the Union of Concerned
Scientists, is based on an analysis of the environmental impact
of consumer decisions. Air pollution, water pollution, destruction
of natural habitats, and global warming are the main forms of
environmental damage caused by consumer-related activities today.
The Great Green Web Game shows how you can reduce this damage
through effective consumer choices.
Global
Climate Change
At this Web site, you can explore scientific data relating to
the atmosphere, the oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow,
and the living organisms in all these domains. You'll also get
a sense of how scientists study natural phenomena.
National
Envirothon
A team competition for North American high schools, testing students'
knowledge of wildlife, forestry, soil, aquatics, and current
environmental issues.
Be, Live, Buy Different
A project of the World Wildlife Fund and the Center for a New
American Dream, the site was created to inform young people
about how everything we buy and use affects biodiversity. Discover
the hidden connections between products and the environment,
take the Buy-O-Diversity Quiz and visit the Buy Different Action
Center to "make some noise."
Youth Xchange
YouthXchange is a training kit on responsible consumption. It
seeks to address the need for clear, reliable and youth-oriented
information on sustainable lifestyles. It includes a training
guide, web site, on-line discussions and related workshops.
Climactic
See-Saw
A rather detailed look at some of the science and history behind
the earth’s climate patterns.
Greenhouse Network
This is a non-profit organization that organizes speakers and
events to help spread the word about climate change. Provides
energy-saving tips and a timeline of important and recent climate
change events.
