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Rising tides: Climate change and the sea
This lesson plan uses videos, NASA visualizations, and digital map projections to help students understand the connection between climate change and sea level rise. The lesson draws on the "Climate Refugees" story on the Powering a Nation website, and includes independent research and inquiry activities that allow students to explore sea level changes in North Carolina and around the world.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Science)
By Linda Schmalbeck.

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Environmental issues in the polar regions
The polar regions are frequently neglected in discussions of the environment, but they shouldn't be. The environment of this area is particularly susceptible to human impacts such as pollution and the depletion of the ozone layer. In this lesson from National... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: Xpeditions
Environmental Kids Club
Uses multimedia games, sourcebooks, and many other resources to teach students and teachers about conservation, ecosystems, recycling, air pollution, water pollution, human health, plants, and animals. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency
Exploring the Environment
Promotes science-literate and reflective students who are knowledgeable of the earth's processes and their responsibilities for stewardship using these instructional resources. Find activities and learning modules for coral reefs, global climate change, the... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: NASA