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1. Disciplines Encompassed
An effective
strategy for delivering this activity could include
allotting several class periods to represent various
disciplines. Teachers in each of the following disciplines
will readily find relevant ties between the content
of the activity and course objectives:
- Earth System Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Meteorology/Climate
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Mathematics
2.
Web-based Resources
The Seinfeld Research Center
on atmospheric chemistry http://www.che.caltech.edu/faculty/jhs/research.html
Climate Change Information Kit: http://www.unfccc.int/resource/iuckit/fact03.html
Cloud
Radiation Processes:
http://climate.gsfc.nasa.gov/research/clouds.php
Impact
of aerosols:
http://climate.gsfc.nasa.gov/research/aerosols.php
Climate impact of clouds and aerosols:
http://earth.rice.edu/mtpe/atmo/atmosphere/topics/aerosols/aero_clouds.html
Clouds formed from aerosols and reflecting
sunlight
http://www-sage3.larc.nasa.gov/solar/text/text-learning-aerosol.html
Atmospheric aerosols found to brighten
clouds: http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/pr/2002/bnlpr022802.htm
Is the world darkening?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1132684/posts
Teacher's
Guide Home
PBL Activity Objectives | Key
Questions for Students
Problem-Solving Model | Materials
and Procedures | Resources
APPENDICES
Appendix
A: Sample Student
Activity Sheet
Appendix
B: Assessment Rubric
Appendix
C: National Science
Education Standards
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