Earth Science - Climate Change Research: Resources
Earth Science - Climate Change Research
Essential Questions
YOUR TOPIC
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What evidence can you find that your topic is involved in climate change?
What is the impact on the planet?
What are the solutions or new innovations to help reduce its impact?
Find Information
Databases for Periodicals, Images & Videos
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Gale In Context: High School (MHS) This link opens in a new window
Articles (popular & scholarly), news, video, audio & image sources for all subjects.
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Gale eBooks (MHS) This link opens in a new window
Specialized encyclopedias & reference books for all subjects.
Trusted Website Sources
Use the search feature WITHIN these websites to find information on your topic.
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Climate Central
A nonprofit, independent group of scientist who research and report on our changing climate. -
En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator
Interactive climate module from Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative. See cause and effects of policy changes. -
NASA Global Climate Change
NASA collects critical long-term observations of our changing planet. -
NOAA's Climate.gov
U.S. government website. " Science and information for a climate-smart nation." -
The Royal Society Climate Change
From a self-governing Fellowship made up of many of the world’s most eminent scientists, engineers, and technologists. -
U.S. Global Change Research Program
Established by Congress in 1990 to coordinate federal research and investments in understanding the forces shaping the global environment. -
UN Climate Change
The United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change. -
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA is a government organization who's purpose is to protect human health and the environment.
More Video Sources
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Discovery Education This link opens in a new window
A library of videos and virtual field trips. Search for your topic, then limit to "9-12" and "Videos." To login: click Log In button > Student > Sign in With Clever.
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YouTube
Limit to channels from our trusted sources.
Organize Research
NoodleToolsHelp
NoodleTools How-To
Database Logins
Click the more... link after the database description for login information.
Evaluate Internet Sources
Presentations Tools
- Must also come from a trusted source listed above and should be included in your source list (Google/Bing image searching should not be needed).
- Exception: images, photos, clip art, animations from Canva - no need to cite because we have a license to use their images.
- Canva - Create and Edit a Video
- Available in the library - conference rooms, green screens, iPads with video editing apps, mics, lights.
- Open before or after school or ask for a pass to the library during study hall.
- Be sure to sign in at the desk when you arrive!
- Canva - Designing Websites
- Google Sites and Weebly are blocked in the ECASD
- Canva - Pamphlet and Brochure Templates
- Will need some advance printing settings so it duplexes on the short side! Come to the library to get help with set up.
- Canva - Poster Templates
- Largest we can print at MHS is 11 x 17. Will need to set up your file in Canva to that size.
- Your teacher or library staff will have to print for you, as students don't have access to the printer with that size paper.
- Download as PDF for easiest printing.