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A satellite image of Mauna Loa, Hawaii, depicting snow-covered peaks.

The Breathing Biosphere and Human Contribution

In this Click & Learn, students explore factors that contribute to patterns seen in the Keeling Curve: a continuous record of atmospheric CO2 starting in 1958.

Earth Science
Environmental Science
Science Practices
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College
Carbon Dioxide Concentration graph from Mauna Loa Observatory Hawaii

Trends in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

This activity analyzes a figure showing the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration from 1958 to 2023.

Environmental Science
Earth Science
Science Practices
Data Points
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College
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Earth Systems Activity

This activity guides students through building a conceptual model of how carbon dioxide affects Earth’s climate.

Environmental Science
Earth Science
Lessons
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College
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Paleoclimate: A History of Change

This interactive module examines Earth’s past and present climate, highlighting the effects of two important factors: solar radiation and the composition of the atmosphere.

Environmental Science
Earth Science
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College
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Geological History of Oxygen

This interactive module explores how the changes in oxygen levels throughout Earth’s history have impacted the planet’s environment and types of life.

Earth Science
Click & Learn
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College