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Department of Energy publication detailing the amount of energy used and produced in 2013 across all sectors.
Associated Grade Levels: 7-89-1011-12Public
The National Climate Assessment provides information for current climate issues in each region of the US and provides insight for future climate changes
Associated Grade Levels: 5-67-89-1011-12Public
NASA site explaining the different greenhouse gasses and their effects on our planet. The explain that the IPCC stated humans within the last 250 years have above a 90% chance of causing some of the climate change.
Associated Grade Levels: 9-1011-12Public
A TED-Ed video lesson about the different sources of energy and how using these different resources can impact our daily lives.
Teachers will find a progression of four lesson plans in this curriculum. These lessons focus on advanced biofuel projects from across the U.S. that are striving to meet goals of economic, environmental, and social sustainability, while producing alternative fuels and co-products. These lessons are delivered with evidence based narrative material that will engage students in the stories surrounding these progressive biofuels projects. There are two curricular threads that progress through the lessons. The first thread is the science content to build students’ knowledge of advanced biofuels. The second thread has students progress from deconstructing narrative material to constructing their own narrative in the final lesson.
Educational resources provided by Advanced Hardwoods Biofuels Northwest
News and Information about Biofuel and Biomass Fuel Technology from AENews
A PBS website that offers an in-depth essential addition to America's energy debate. The videos are produced by Detroit Public Television and Scientific American.
What are the impacts of Urban trees? The U.S. Forest Service looked at the value and impact of trees in urban areas. They look in depth at how trees influence the local climate, influence energy usage and impact wellness.
University of Wisconsin Madison Massive Open Online Course designed to highlight the impact of a changing climate while detailing how these effects are taking place and why.
International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme Youtube video describing the effects that humans are having on the planet and its potential impact on the future of climate.
BBC article summarizing the acknowledgment of G20 countries need to support developing countries get clean energy and adapt to climate change
NASA produced interactive models of sea ice in the Arctic, sea level rise, carbon emissions, and average global temperature. The Climate Time Machine allows for easy comparison dating back to some of the first satellite imagery.
Overview of the progress and goals for different teams within the NARA framework.
Associated Grade Levels: 11-12Public
The Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program was directed by the Washington State Legislature [3ESHB-2127, section 603 (8)] to conduct a study of densified biomass as a renewable fuel for heating homes, businesses and other facilities in our state. This report to Governor Chris Gregoire and the Legislature presents a summary of the WSU Energy Program’s densified biomass study findings.
Associated Grade Levels: 9-1011-12
The Alliance for Community Trees short about the positive impacts of trees in urban settings, along with some of the monetary benefits that trees bring.
Energy efficiency resources, including guides on heating and cooling, efficient lighting, window insulation, water conservation, solar energy, and more
Large companies and individual innovators can lead sustainability efforts. Biofuels are one component of a suite of energy-based innovations that will be essential in dealing with peak fossil fuel availability and subsequent sustainability.
Associated Grade Levels: 7-89-1011-12
A U.S. Energy Information Administration website covering renewable biomass topics at a level that kids can understand.
Associated Grade Levels: 1-23-45-6
PBS compilation of energy resources including relevant videos, lesson plans, and grouped by grade level as well as educational standards.
Associated Grade Levels: 1-23-45-67-89-1011-12Public
Global Precipitation Measurement has compiled data from 12 satellites into a single seamless map which allows you to watch the precipitation across the globe. This data is updated every half an hour and is available at near real time for places without radar systems
Summation of a report which highlights the amount of money being spent to further non-renewable fuel source exploration.
A comprehensive guide to energy literacy with lessons, assessments and student readings covering topics including the basics of energy through home energy usage and sustainable flight using biofuel from the Pacific Northwest, among others.
Associated Grade Levels: 5-67-8Public
NASA infographics and documentation of the levels of Carbon Dioxide, Global Temperature, Arctic Ice Minimum, Land Ice and many more.
In this lesson students will be dicussing the impacts from global warming and the effects of greenhouse gasses.
Global Change is a research program that works to understand the impacts of climate change.
An environmental news and opinion nonprofit organization which compiles irreverant thought provoking articles dealing with the issues of Climate, Culture and Energy.
Frequently asked questions dealing with geothermal heat pumps. Topics range from Cost, Environmental benefits, to Installation.
A students guide to Global Climate Change. This EPA site helps kids explore and understand what is going on with climate change, what the impacts are, how to think like a scientist and how to be a part of the solution.
Associated Grade Levels: 5-67-89-10Public
NASA starts studying the effects of climate change and how they are related to the freeze thaw cycle for northern latitudes. The Arctic is warming at a more rapid rate which has implications for Carbon Dioxide balance and weather changes.
News and Information about Biofuels from National Geographic
40 different sites have been funded by the states Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) to help promote clean air, clean water, energy savings and improve quality of living for New York residents.
News and Information about Biofuels from the New York Times
National Renewable Energy Laboratory surveyed 74 companies that reported they have commercial-scale biofuel production. This overview provides a link to the published survey results detailing the different types of biofuel and the capacity available.
PBS video about how decomposition in the permafrost layers is greater than previously thought and how this positive feedback loop provides more carbon dioxide to the environment.
This infographic portrays a positive message about the benefits of biomass energy. According to the graphic, biomass energy provides jobs, lessens dependence on fossil fuels, and is a reliable and clean energy source. This is clearly illustrated in the graphic released by ReEnergy, an energy solutions company.
A compilation of short quizzes with answers and resources for more material. Quizzes include but not limited to Soil moisture, The ocean, Frozen poles, Precipitation and the water cycle, and How's your energy level?
A Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network website which covers the importance of climate literacy and understanding what role the climate plays in our everyday life.
A Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network website which details energy literacy and how to best teach its concepts, this includes an energy quiz.
A study of three ice cores from Greenland documents the warming of the large ice sheet at the end of the last ice age – resolving a long-standing paradox over when that warming occurred.
NASA has compiled data depicting the amount of fluorescence that plants give off, which leads to understanding plant health and the amount of photosynthesis that they are doing.
Outlines the goals and dimensions of sustainability through the eyes of the DoE by way of combining advanced analysis with applied research to understand and address the potential environmental impacts of bioenergy production.
A 4 minute video that describes why the climate is changing and the impact that the ocean has on absorption of heat.
Decreasing the amount of energy needed to heat and cool the governmental buildings includes using geothermal heat pumps. This method of using naturally occurring heating and cooling will help the U.S. government to reach it sustainability goals.
