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Back to the Future: Climate through Time Story Short

Provided by: National Center for Science Education
Lesson Plans Grades 9-12

Synopsis

  • This story short learning module from the National Center for Science Education includes five activities where students will learn how scientists use proxy data, such as fossils and ice cores, to understand previous and current instances of climate change.
  • Students will analyze data for the five mass extinction events, bird migration, and climate change, explore infographics to determine how Earth's systems interact, determine the impact of volcanic activity on climate change, and learn how scientists use ice cores.
  • Students will also review data to understand important relationships, learn about the Milankovitch Cycles, and use an applet to model climate emissions and solutions.
  • To select this story short, teachers will need to scroll down to this title and click "Go to the activities."
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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: National Center for Science Education
Region: Global
Languages: English

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National Center for Science Education
NCSE works with teachers, parents, scientists, and concerned citizens at the local, state, and national levels to ensure that topics like climate change, evolution, and the nature of science are taught accurately, honestly, and confidently.