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The hydrologic cycle is a very basic scientific principle. In this article, background information is presented on how the hydrologic cycle provides scientists with clues to understanding the history of Earth’s climate…
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This article describes an online climate change curriculum that incorporates dynamic computer models that enable students to visualize the complex interactions related to climate change science. Students learn how…
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Cruising the Climate With Spreadsheets
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Electronic spreadsheets and online weather databases are excellent tools for making real-world comparisons of local, national, and global climate trends. The activities described in this article incorporate these tools…
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Career of the Month: Climate Scientist
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Melissa Allen's career path to becoming a climate scientist.
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For this issue’s “New Web Tools and Technology” theme, the authors thought it appropriate to showcase one innovative web project in depth. Ben Wildeboer, a science teacher in Connecticut, agreed to talk with them about…
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Investigating Future Climate Scenarios
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Identify which locations are most at risk for a global warming–induced rise in sea level.
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Editor's Roundtable: A Tough Climate for Teachers
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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A Cooperative Classroom Investigation of Climate Change
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Scientists have a particularly difficult time explaining warming trends in Antarctica—a region with a relatively short history of scientific observation and a highly variable climate (Clarke et al. 2007). Regardless of…