1. 1 The Science of Climate in the Classroom The Science of Climate in the Classroom American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

2. 2 Use the science of climate and climate change to engage students as you introduce or exemplify many classroom chemistry concepts; for example phase change electromagnetic radiation energy energy conservation molecular structure isotopes heat capacity equilibrium acid-base chemistry The Science of Climate in the Classroom American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

3. 3 Phase changes in Earth’s ice/water Land and sea ice are disappearing. Why? Grinnell Glacier, Glacier Nat'l Park 1940 2006 The Science of Climate in the Classroom American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

4. 4 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

5. 5 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Energy balance: solar energy in = planet radiant energy out (mostly visible) (thermal infrared) American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

6. 6 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Energy balance: solar energy in = planet radiant energy out (mostly visible) (thermal infrared) American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

7. 7 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Energy balance: solar energy in = planet radiant energy out (mostly visible) (thermal infrared) T obs > T P Are the atmospheres responsible? If so, how? American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

8. 8 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Energy imbalance: solar energy in > planet radiant energy out (mostly visible) (thermal infrared) American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

9. 9 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Energy balance is attained when the planet is warm enough to emit sufficient energy to compensate for the atmospheric trapping. T obs > T P American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

10. 10 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Since the Industrial Revolution, burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, & gas) has added large amounts of greenhouse gases to Earth's atmosphere. American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

11. 11 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Since the Industrial Revolution, burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, & gas) has added large amounts of greenhouse gases to Earth's atmosphere. American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

12. 12 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Since the Industrial Revolution, burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, & gas) has added large amounts of greenhouse gases to Earth's atmosphere. now  energy imbalance balance T ? > T obs American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

13. 13 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Electromagnetic radiation and planetary energy balance Due to the energy imbalance (more in than out), Earth is warming as the extra energy is being stored. American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

14. 14 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Oceans' role in climate science Oceans store energy, move it around the planet in great currents, and dissolve carbon dioxide. CO 2 (g) CO 2 (aq) CO 2 (aq) + H 2 O HOCO 2 – (aq) + H + (aq) HOCO 2 – (aq) CO 3 2– (aq) + H + (aq) American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

15. 15 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Oceans' role in climate science Oceans store energy, move it around the planet in great currents, and dissolve carbon dioxide. CO 2 (g) CO 2 (aq) CO 2 (aq) + H 2 O HOCO 2 – (aq) + H + (aq) HOCO 2 – (aq) CO 3 2– (aq) + H + (aq) Ca 2+ (aq) + 2HOCO 2 – (aq) CaCO 3 + CO 2 (aq) + H 2 O Phytoplankton are the base of the oceanic food chain. American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

16. 16 The Science of Climate in the Classroom Oceans' role in climate science Oceans store energy, move it around the planet in great currents, and dissolve carbon dioxide. CO 2 (g) CO 2 (aq) CO 2 (aq) + H 2 O HOCO 2 – (aq) + H + (aq) HOCO 2 – (aq) CO 3 2– (aq) + H + (aq) Ca 2+ (aq) + 2HOCO 2 – (aq) CaCO 3 + CO 2 (aq) + H 2 O Phytoplankton are the base of the oceanic food chain. Ocean acidification American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience

17. 17 Add Climate Science to Your Classroom American Chemical Society--www.acs.org/climatescience