Description:
This series of activities demonstrates some effects of rising levels of greenhouse gases on climate. Specifically, it shows how:

• An increase of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere raises temperatures;
• Higher temperatures affect the water cycle; and
• Rising sea levels could affect coastal areas as a result of glacial and polar ice melt.

Although these activities are designed to teach specific skills and knowledge through scientific inquiry, their broader intent is to stimulate thought and discussion about the long-term impacts of a warmer planet. Each activity is part of an overall series entitled The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change, which includes teacher resources for grades 1-12. Twelve modules (10 printed and 2 online resources) comprise the set

Organization:
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

URL:
http://www.strategies.org/climate.html

Contact:
Stacey Rudolph, IGES, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201; Phone: (703) 875-8634; stacey_rudolph@strategies.org

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4

Subject:
Climate
Coastal Areas
Greenhouse Effect
Water Cycle

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Date Added to teachearth.com:
8/14/00