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The EPA Global Warming Kids Site DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html
From DLESE Community Collection (DCC)
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This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) site focuses on the science and impacts of global warming or climate change, and on actions that help address global warming. It features games, events, and links to other relevant sites for kids and educators, including activities on climate and weather and the greenhouse effect.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Computer activity
    • Guide for instructor
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Visualization - scientific
  • Text:
    • Glossary
    • Index / Bibliography
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
  • Environmental science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Information presented on this WWW site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. These documents may be freely distributed and used for non-commercial, scientific and educational purposes.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-200
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • B - Physical science:
        • Transfer of energy
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Environmental Protection Agency