Environmental Literacy with a Focus on Climate Change (ELF) — Chapter 1: ENERGY

ENERGY

1A- Flashlights on Earth 

This investigation will explore how the angle of the Earth’s surface impacts the amount of solar radiation received in a given area. 

1B- Biome Sorting 

This activity explores Earth’s diverse ecological biomes and how they can be affected by climate change. 

1C- Carbon Journey 

Take an atom of carbon on a ‘journey’ through the carbon cycle by playing the carbon journey game. 

1D- Earth’s Albedo 

Albedo is measured using maps, data tables and a shaker filled with popcorn kernels. Estimate the Earth’s energy budget by calculating the absorbed radiation of various Earth’s surfaces. 

1E- Sea Ice Cycles 

Visually explore, animate, and measure changing sea ice extent in the Arctic using a flip book and satellite images of the North Pole.