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Science World Science World for grades 6–10 brings science to life with fascinating feature articles and hands-on activities that reinforce science concepts and help students build test-taking and critical-thinking skills. |
Talking Science: Global Climate Change
A leading expert explains global climate change. Watch the video, view the slideshow, plus read articles from award-winning magazines and check out online activities.
Meet Ed Mathez, a geologist at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. He's the curator of a new exhibition at the Museum called Climate Change: The Threat to Life & A New Energy Future.
When you're done, find lots more science fun with Science Explorations.
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Ed Mathez |
Hi, I'm Ed Mathez, a geologist at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. I’m also the curator of a new exhibition at the Museum called Climate Change: The Threat to Life & A New Energy Future. Find out more about Earth’s warming climate, its consequences, and what we can do.
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Articles
Warming Signs
Science World | October,2008
Earth's climate is changing, and according to scientists, kids your age will bear the brunt of the potentially damaging affects of a warmer world. (Grades 6-10)
Science World | October,2008
Earth's climate is changing, and according to scientists, kids your age will bear the brunt of the potentially damaging affects of a warmer world. (Grades 6-10)
Planet Disaster?
SuperScience | October,2008
The world's climate is changing. Scientists say the effects of these changes could be devastating to living things on Earth -- including humans. (Grades 3-6)
SuperScience | October,2008
The world's climate is changing. Scientists say the effects of these changes could be devastating to living things on Earth -- including humans. (Grades 3-6)
Scientists' Answers On Climate Change
Check out videos, photos, and answers to students' questions from top scientists at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Check out videos, photos, and answers to students' questions from top scientists at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Resources
Climate Change
If you're ready to become a global climate change expert, here are more articles, photos, and tips to help change the effects of global warming from Scholastic News online.
If you're ready to become a global climate change expert, here are more articles, photos, and tips to help change the effects of global warming from Scholastic News online.
Activities
Kids' Environmental Report Card
Have an opinion about global climate change? Make your voice heard! Vote in the Kids' Environmental Report Card.
Have an opinion about global climate change? Make your voice heard! Vote in the Kids' Environmental Report Card.
