Climate change is one of the greatest challenges humans have had to face. This post gives an overview of climate change, what can be done, and lots of fun andFREE climate change resources for kidsof all ages. What is Climate Change? The Earth’s climate has changed many times over the ...
Outdoor activities that require observations over time also help children to understand the importance of collecting data to build our understanding of how the world is changing. These immersive, long-term experiences are also extremely effective in terms of helping to make the learning ‘stick’. ...
According to theIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which summarizes key scientific research on the issue carried out by thousands of scientists, greenhouse gases have "increased markedly as a result of human activities since 1750 and now far exceed pre-industrial values" and "most of...
If you want even more easy science experiments for kids and to teach them about the power of solar energy, visit our “Solar Energy for Kids: Science, Activities & History” blog. What Is Climate Change and Why Is It Important? Let’s talk about the difference between weather and climate....
The higher the climate change perception index, the more the participant is convinced by climate change and the human contribution to it: specifically, if a participant chose “Yes” to question 1, “…is mainly caused by human activities.” to question 2 and “Most scientists believe that...
Enhancing primary school students' knowledge about global warming and environmental attitude using climate change activities. Interna- tional Journal of Science Education, 37(1), 31-54.Karpudewan, M., Roth, W., y Abdullah, M. (2015). Enhancing Primary School Students' Knowledge about Global ...
is incontrovertible that climate change is real and represents a serious threat. Based on studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals, they report that at least 97% of working climate scientists agree that "climate-warming trends over the past century are extremely likely due to human activities...
Michael Mann, a distinguished professor of atmospheric science at Penn State, says adults often make two mistakes when it comes to discussing climate change with kids: They assume it's too difficult a concept for them to grasp and believe that they're not in a position to do anything about...
There are continuing questions on how much investments in land-based mitigation activities could deliver in terms of abatement. This study shows that annual investments of $2.4billion in the U.S. land could deliver abatement of around 80 MtCO2e/yr. ...
Climate change is a huge issue. It is the significant change in the climate of Earth over a long period of time. It can happen naturally. It can also happen in response to human activities. Thinking about climate change is overwhelming at any age. However, young people seem to feel this...