Climate change

Planet Earth is a dynamic, ever-changing place. While weather patterns are constantly in flux, scientists report that long-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 provide insights for students and teachers to dig into the fundamentals of climate change.

Video Resources

Climate Change Remix (Grades 6-12)

This Is Our Time (Grades 6-12)

Out To The Lakes (Grades 6-12) – Material about climate change begins at 20:00

Enhanced Learning Activities

Climate Change and Changing Weather (Grades 3-12)

How Does Climate Change Affect Animals? (Grades 3-8)

How Does Climate Change Affect Sea Levels? (Grades 6-8)

I Can Help! Reducing My Carbon Footprint (Grades 3-12)

Additional Resources

Global Climate Change – NASA

Climate Change Indicators – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Climate Change – Iowa Department of Natural Resources

What’s Really Warming the World? – Bloomberg

Teacher Resources – Florida State University | Florida Climate Center