Fires, Floods, and Droughts: Impacts of Climate Change in the U.S.

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 22.05.02

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction and Rationale
  2. Demographics
  3. Content Objectives
  4. Unit Content
  5. Teaching Strategies
  6. Activities
  7. Bibliography
  8. Teacher Resources
  9. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  10. References

Energy Dynamics of Tropical Cyclones: The impacts of climate change

Zachary Meyers

Published September 2022

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