Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources
Earth with thermometer (Thibault Renar, iStockphoto)
Earth with thermometer (Thibault Renar, iStockphoto)
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11
Science 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Chemical Changes
AB
12
Chemistry 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Thermochemical Changes
AB
11
Science 24 (2003, Updated 2014)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
AB
12
Chemistry 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
Unit C: Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds
AB
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Science 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Energy and the Environment
NB
12
Chemistry 121/122 (2009)
Unit 1: Thermochemistry
NB
12
Chemistry 121/122 (2009)
Unit 4: Organic Chemistry
NL
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Chemistry 3202 (2005)
Unit 3: Thermochemistry
NL
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Earth Systems 3209 (nd)
Unit 5: Earth resources: Real-life applications
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Chemistry 12 (2009, 2019)
Thermochemistry
NU
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Science 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Chemical Changes
NU
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Chemistry 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Thermochemical Changes
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Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
NU
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Chemistry 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit C: Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds
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Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Energy and the Environment
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Environmental Science, Grade 11, University/College (SVN3M)
Strand B: Scientific solutions to Contemporary environmental Challenges
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Environmental Science, Grade 11, University/College (SVN3M)
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Environmental Science, Grade 11, Workplace (SVN3E)
Strand D: Energy Conservation
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Earth and Space Science, Grade 12, University (SES4U)
Strand E: Earth Materials
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Sec V
Chemistry
Energy changes in reactions
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12
Chemistry 30 (2016)
Chemical Bonding and Materials Science
SK
12
Earth Science 30 (Feb 2018)
Lithosphere
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11
Science 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Chemical Changes
NT
12
Chemistry 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Thermochemical Changes
NT
11
Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
NT
12
Chemistry 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit C: Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds
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Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Energy and the Environment
AB
11
Biology 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
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Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
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Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
AB
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Science 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Changes in Living Systems
BC
9
Science Grade 9 (June 2016)
Big Idea: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
BC
11
Environmental Science 11 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
MB
10
Senior 2 Science (2001)
Cluster 1: Dynamics of Ecosystems
NB
9
Science 9: Ecosystem Dynamics (2020)
Ecosystems: Energy, Matter and Interactions
NB
11
Physical Geography 110 (n.d.)
7. Natural Regions of the World
NB
12
Introduction to Environmental Science 120 (2012)
Unit 2: Sustainable Development
NL
10
Science 1206 (2018)
Unit 4: Sustainability of Ecosystems
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Science 2200 (2004)
Unit 1: Ecosystems
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Environmental Science 3205 (revised 2010)
Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Science
NS
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Science 10 (2012, 2019)
Life Science: Sustainability of Ecosystems
NU
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Experiential Science 10 - Terrestrial Systems
Unit 3: Ecology of the Land
NU
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Biology 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
NU
10
Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
NU
10
Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
NU
11
Science 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Changes in Living Systems
ON
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Science Grade 10 Academic (SNC2D)
Strand D: Climate Change
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Science Grade 10 Applied (SNC2P)
Strand D: Earth’s Dynamic Climate
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Environmental Science, Grade 11, Workplace (SVN3E)
Strand B: Human Impact on the environment
PE
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Science Grade 9 (revised 2018)
Content Knowledge: CK 1
PE
10
Science 431A (n.d.)
Unit 1: Ecosystems
PE
12
Environmental Science 621A (2011)
Ecological Principles
QC
Sec IV
Applied Science and Technology
The Earth and Space
QC
Sec IV
Environmental Science and Technology
The Earth and Space
QC
Sec IV
Science and Technology
The Earth and Space
YT
11
Environmental Science 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
YT
9
Science Grade 9 (British Columbia, June 2016)
Big Idea: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
SK
7
Science Grade 7 (2009)
Life Science – Interactions within Ecosystems (IE)
SK
10
Science 10 (2016)
Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics
SK
12
Earth Science 30 (Feb 2018)
Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
NT
11
Biology 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit A: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
NT
10
Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (Alberta, 2006)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
NT
10
Science 14 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
NT
11
Science 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Changes in Living Systems
NT
10
Experiential Science 10 - Terrestrial Systems
Unit 3: Ecology of the Land
ON
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Science Grade 9 (SNC1W) (2022)
Strand B: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change
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Science 10 (2005, updated 2015)
Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
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Science Grade 7 (June 2016)
Big Idea: Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.
BC
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Earth Sciences 11 (June 2018
Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
BC
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Science for Citizens 11 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally.
BC
12
Environmental Science 12 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system.
MB
10
Senior 2 Science (2001)
Cluster 4: Weather Dynamics
NB
7
Science 7: Earth Surface Processes (2020)
Weather Systems and Climate
NB
9
Science 9: Ecosystem Dynamics (2020)
Earth and its Place in the Universe
NB
11
Physical Geography 110 (n.d.)
5. Climatology
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12
Introduction to Environmental Science 120 (2012)
Unit 1: An overview to Environmental Science
NB
12
Introduction to Environmental Science 120 (2012)
Unit 3: Investigating Environmental Issues
NL
10
Science 1206 (2018)
Unit 1: Weather Dynamics
NL
11
Science 2200 (2004)
Unit 2: Weather Dynamics
NL
12
Environmental Science 3205 (revised 2010)
Unit 5: The atmosphere and the Environment
NS
8
Science Grade 8 (2020)
Learners will evaluate oceanographic and other evidence of climate change inclusive of a Mi’kmaw perspective.
NS
8
Science Grade 8 (2020)
Learners will evaluate the impact of human activity on climate change.
NU
10
Experiential Science 10 - Terrestrial Systems
Unit 2: Climatology and Meteorology
NU
10
Science 10 (2005, updated 2015)
Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
PE
12
Environmental Science 621A (2011)
Environmental Challenges and Successes
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Sec IV
Science and Technology
The Living World
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Sec I
Science and Technology
The Earth and Space: General Characteristics of Earth
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Sec II
Science and Technology
The Earth and Space: General Characteristics of Earth
YT
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Earth Sciences 11 (British Columbia, June 2018
Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
YT
12
Environmental Science 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system.
YT
11
Science for Citizens 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally.
SK
11
Environmental Science 20 (2016)
Atmosphère et santé humaine
NT
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Science 10 (Alberta, 2005, updated 2015)
Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.
Climate change is the problem of our time. If nothing is done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the consequences of a warming world will likely be severe. Below are a series of resources addressing aspects of climate change, followed by career profiles of people working toward a solution.
The Basics of Climate Change
Introduction to Climate Change
Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.
What are Greenhouse Gases?
This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.
How We Understand Climate Change
Climate Math
Learn about how to calculate temperature anomalies as a way of understanding how our climate is changing.
The Effects of Climate Change
Cows, Methane, and Climate Change
How do beef and dairy cows contribute to climate change? Livestock agriculture is a source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
How are Arctic Animals in Canada Affected by Climate Change?
Arctic animals have evolved to thrive in harsh arctic ecosystems, but the environmental footprint created by climate change is affecting their survival.
How will climate change impact fisheries?
Learn about how climate change is impacting fisheries around the world.
7 ways Satellites Help Fight Climate Change
Discover 7 ways satellite Earth observation helps fight climate change.
What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?
Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.
Just Breathe: Lungs and Asthma
Learn about asthma and what scientists are doing to study it.
Careers
Jackie Dawson (she/her/they)
Professor and Canada Research Chair
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