This site explains the global warming exhibit at the Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences and provides information and activities for students in regard to global warming. It includes an introduction to global warming and sections about the greenhouse effect and carbon cycle, as well as causes, impacts, responses and predictions of climate change. Each section has from three to twelve topics on which it elaborates. Each of the four interactive activities features audio instructions that iterate written directions. The sections devoted to information about the museum include visitor information, background, exhibits, teachers and learning, events, and media.

Selected resources require Real Player software.

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Publisher: Marian Koshland Science Museum, The National Academies