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Why Do the Seasons Change? It’s been a long, cold winter in Wonderopolis, and we’ve had lots of fun in the snow.

Why Do the Seasons Change?

But we’re looking forward to trading our hats and gloves for shorts and tank tops when the weather gets warmer. But how do we know warmer weather is really on the way? Is there a chance it will stay cold and keep snowing all year? Luckily, the answer to that question is “no.” Environmental Education in Wisconsin - Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin. News & InformationEvents Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin provides recognition for PK-12* public and private schools working to reduce environmental impact and costs, improve health and wellness, and increase environmental and sustainability literacy through a self-paced, voluntary, web-based application.

Environmental Education in Wisconsin - Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin

About Us *Public school 4K or 5K programs in community locations are eligible for recognition through Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin, even if they serve a wider age range. Go On a Virtual Trek to Everest and Learn About Glaciers. Environmental Science Videos. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host... Dr.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host...

Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host of StarTalk and Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, demonstrates the difference between weather and climate change as he walks along the beach with a dog. Weather is what the atmosphere does in the short term, hour to hour, day to day… Weather is chaotic, which means that even a microscopic disturbance can lead to large scale changes… Climate is the long-term average of the weather over a number of years. It’s shaped by global forces that alter the energy balance in the atmosphere, such as changes in the sun, tilt of the Earth’s axis, the amount of sunlight the Earth reflects back into space, and the concentration of greenhouse gasses in the air.

A change in any of them affects the climate in ways that are broadly predictable. Indicator Species Case Study Circus. Clean Water Action. Greenpeace. We also campaign for no new nukes, chemical security, and sustainable agriculture.

Greenpeace

We defend the natural world and promote peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing environmentally responsible solutions Investigations Our investigations are a fundamental part of our campaigns and solutions work. Global Oneness Project. Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and Reading... Remembering Voices of the Rainforest: Earth Day 1991. "Voices of the Rainforest," now part of the Mickey Hart Collection at Smithsonian Folkways, was originally released on Earth Day 1991.

Remembering Voices of the Rainforest: Earth Day 1991

Produced by Mickey and recorded by Steven Feld in Bosavi, Papua New Guinea, it was the first commercial CD recording ever to consist equally of ambient environmental sounds and indigenous songs. This was no sound effects gimmick. The Bosavi people sing with, to, and about their rainforest home. Their songs are literally paths through the creeks of their forest home, paths sung to the surround of insects and birds.

The Earth’s Next 100 Years, Visualized. 5 Earth Day Films That Will Change How You Treat Our Planet. Posted by Nate von Zumwalt, Editorial Manager on Apr 22, 2014 at 12:04 pm.

5 Earth Day Films That Will Change How You Treat Our Planet

In an era of incessant dispute concerning the Earth’s environment, one thing remains indisputable about our planet: It is the only one we have. Upon Googling “global warming,” even the first search result cannot evade controversy. According to Wikipedia, “Global warming refers to an unequivocal and continuing rise in the average temperature of Earth's climate system.” Yes, even today, some would take issue with that declaration. Teaching Ideas - Free lesson ideas, plans, activities and resources for use in the primary classroom. Weather Images. The free printable resources below feature images of different types of weather.

Weather Images

They are available in two formats - large posters and smaller cards. Teachers can try using them in their classrooms in some of the following ways: Print the posters and use them as part of a classroom display. EEK! - Cool Stuff. Go Wild. Table Of Botanical Records. Rainforest Information for Kids. Extreme Ice Survey. Weather Watch. Welcome to Web Weather for Kids. Wild Things A-Z. Earthquakes. Facts. Earthquake Destruction. Earthquake in the Classroom. Earthquake Facts for Kids - Interesting Information about Earthquakes. Earthquakes involve the powerful movement of rocks in the Earth’s crust.

Earthquake Facts for Kids - Interesting Information about Earthquakes

The rapid release of energy creates seismic waves that travel through the earth. Scientists use the different speeds of seismic waves to locate the epicentre (the point on the surface directly above where the earthquake originated) of earthquakes. Seismometers are used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. You are unlikely to feel a magnitude 3 earthquake but a magnitude 6 earthquake could potentially cause large damage. The damage caused by earthquakes also depends on their depth and fault type. Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks. Weather Watch. Global Maps. Forces of Nature. The Carbon Cycle Game. A Terrifying, Fascinating Timelapse of 30 Years of Human Impact on Earth - Emily Badger. Welcome to Smog City 2. Enercities.

Climate Wizard: Climate Change Maps and GIS Data. Welcome to Recycle City. Ornithos Atlantic Rainforest Webcam. Connect! Connect! Changing Earth - List. How to teach ... climate change. Connect! Apps That Challenge Kids to Solve Environmental Issues. By Tanner Higgin, Graphite Environmental education for most adults used to mean learning a little bit about recycling and planting some trees on Arbor Day.

Apps That Challenge Kids to Solve Environmental Issues

We didn’t delve into ecology as much as we skimmed the surface. How to teach ... climate change. Bubbles That Don't Pop - Unbreakable Bubble Recipe. If you're tired of bubbles that pop as soon as you blow them, try this recipe for unbreakable bubbles!

Bubbles That Don't Pop - Unbreakable Bubble Recipe

Now, it's still possible to break these bubbles, but they are much stronger than regular soap bubbles. Examples of bubbles that truly won't pop include plastic bubbles, which are essentially small balloons. This recipe makes bubbles using a sugar polymer to accomplish much the same result. Unbreakable Bubble Recipe 3 cups water 1 cup liquid dishwashing detergent (Joy is a good choice) 1/2 cup white corn syrup Simply stir the ingredients together to make the bubble solution. 7 Crazy Things That Happen Only When It's Really Cold.

The cold is so delightful, well, it can be. In fact, plenty of wacky phenomena, from frost quakes and frozen soap bubbles to square tires and soda slushies, are possible, or practical, only when temperatures dip below freezing. So as you stay toasty indoors, free of frostbite, check out these 7 "cool" effects of sub-zero temperatures. [Photos: The 8 Coldest Places on Earth] 1. A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change.