CBC Climate Change

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information
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The effects of global warming extend beyond just a weather change. This site fully explores the various implications , many are already occurring. The site is well organized and contains scientific data and images. While the topic can be politically charged, the site does a good job reporting facts and sharing information in interactive ways to engage the viewer.

Description:

This page comes from the CBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Find information, interactives, demonstrations, a glossary, a section on conclusions and implications and related information. The Arctic Climate Interactive is an interactive map of Canada showing close to two dozen effects of global warming demonstrated with images and text. See image galleries from research groups and satellite images of sea ice cover.

Possible uses:

Classes studying the changing patterns in weather and other effects from global warming can utilize this site for research. Share the interactive map on a projector and discuss the various points and information. Read articles and view the images to gather knowledge related to global warming.

Related Resources:

4-5, 6-8, 9-12+

Science : Earth Science
Science : Meteorology
Science : Ecology/Environment

Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information

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