Resources for Teachers
AirUCI presents an annual Teacher Workshop that shares the results of our leading-edge research with local science teachers in grades 7-12. The teachers then take the information they learn here and in turn share it with their colleagues and students. This ensures that, in addition to the scientific community, the lay public—and particularly the next generation of scientists—have access to the latest research findings.
As part of our commitment to local education, we offer this list of resources that may be of interest to science teachers, as well as educators in other fields such as economics, social studies, or current events. Members of the general public may also find these materials of interest.
We'll add titles to this list as we review them.
DVDs
and Videos
PBS's Nova title
Dimming the Sun explains the phenomenon of "global dimming" and its
relation to global climate change.
National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth title Invaders: the One Degree Factor discusses the effects of invasive species and climate change. Classroom materials are available. Buy it!
The Power of the Sun, produced by the University of California, Santa Barbara, explores the solar cell and its science.
PBS's Nova title World in the Balance discusses the world's population growth and its effects. The DVD contains printable materials for educators, with more on the web page.
PBS's Now series title Air Wars covers recent challenges to California's benchmark air quality standards. Watch it online!
After the Warming is a program by James Burke of Connections fame that takes an innovative look at global warming and actions we can take to head off its effects.