Scientists predict that that as temperatures and salinity in the bay change sea nettles will become more abundant in the Chesapeake Bay. Students will explore this form of “ecological forecasting”
Students can use ocean data to explore today’s pressing environmental issues, and create problem solving skills. Includes online and classroom Lesson Plans and Activities with user friendly data exploration tool.
Mathematical model using digital elevation data, which simulates sea level rise impacts on wetlands and shorelines. Students can measure the potential impacts of sea level rise on wetland grasses and
Project Wet is a great resource that includes Water Resource Education Materials, Teacher Training Workshops, Activities, Blogs, Educator Guides, Maps and Posters, Teacher Kits, and Downloadable Activities and Books.
Visit your local Science on a Sphere and discover climate change, storms, ocean temperature, and more on the 6-ft. diameter animated globe.
A resource including fundamental concepts for Teaching Climate Science. The Teaching Climate Science section supports the Next Generation Science Standards. Enjoy lesson plans, activities, maps and more about our changing
A collection of educator reviewed Climate Lesson Plans. Includes activities, videos, animations, short demonstrations and more!
Students discover what causes global climate change, how climate change can affect human communities, and cite evidence of climate change in the 21st century.
Students will build an estuary food pyramid and discuss how marine food webs will be impacted by climate change through a scientific article.
Web-based resources to determine the impact predicted higher tides on coastal areas, devise a plan to mitigate for these tides and discuss how to apply this to communities.
