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Seeing is believing. Real-world visual evidence has a unique ability to convey the reality and immediacy of global warming to a worldwide audience. The Extreme Ice Survey provides scientists with basic and vitally important information on the mechanics of glacial melting and educates the public with firsthand evidence of how rapidly the Earth's climate is changing. EIS is a voice for landscapes that would have no voice unless we gave them on

How do we know that the climate is changing? In this video, provided by scientist Kendrick Taylor, learn how 8-foot long ice core samples extracted from deep in the ice layer of Antarctica hold key evidence of rapidly changing climactic conditions. Its about 20 minutes, but explains the process from ice core extraction, analysis and data collection that make up our current climate models. Best for 11 and 12, but also good for 9 and 10 advanced students. Needs to be modified for ESL and RSP students, due to the amount of chemistry and physics vocabulary.

 The snow and ice stored within this resplendent arc of nearly 50,000 high-altitude glaciers are vital sources of water for the major rivers of Asia. GlacierWorks is a non-profit organization that vividly illustrates the changes to Himalayan glaciers through art, science, and adventure.

I use this site for Net Primary Productivity. I like the animations. Also great for the images. This recent image shows the recent iceberg shed that is the size of Delaware. Students can see in real time what is going on around the world.

The Center for Educational Technologiessensing data to investigate the five indicators of global climate change-sea level, ice mass, global temperature, ozone, and atmospheric carbon dioxide. The updated Exploring the Environment global climate change modules will provide an authentic, problem-based context for students to explore climate science issues.