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Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?

Hands-on Activities

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

A melting world-shaped glacier

What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?

STEM Explained

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

Digital Baking Thermometer

Tools: Thermometers

Picture Collections

6 images of some instruments such as clinical and baking thermometers that have been designed to measure temperature for specific purposes

Weather Vane

Tools: Weather Instruments

Picture Collections

15 images of various instruments such as rain gauges, wind vanes and weather satellites used to inform us about the weather

Colourful Maple Tree

Trees: In Autumn

Picture Collections

10 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the fall or autumn season

New Leaf Growth

Trees: In Spring

Picture Collections

10 images of some coniferous and deciduous trees showing new growth in the spring season

Hazy Summer Day By The River

Trees: In Summer

Picture Collections

9 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the summer

Trees: In Winter

Trees: In Winter

Picture Collections

10 images of various winter scenes showing some coniferous and deciduous trees in snowy conditions

Water

The Water Cycle

Picture Collections

1 diagram illustrating the water cycle

Measuring Changes To A Glacier

Careers: Climatologist

Picture Collections

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates