http://www.oercommons.org/browse/keyword/water-quality-and-quantity daily 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.oercommons.org/courses/global-warming-effects-map This interactive map from National Geographic shows selected geographic locations for a number of impacts of global warming (on freshwater resources, food and forests, ecosystems, etc). Impact overview is summarized for each highlighted impact. Science and Technology 2012-06-19T00:39:12 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/colorado-river-supply This activity addresses climate change impacts that affect all states that are part of the Colorado River Basin and are dependent on its water. Students examine available data, the possible consequences of changes to various user groups, and suggest solutions to adapt to these changes. David Hassenzahl Patricia Mynster Science and Technology 2012-06-19T00:39:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/nova-sciencenow-profile-on-lonnie-thompson-tropical-glaciologist This video describes why tropical ice cores are important and provide different information than polar ice cores, why getting them now is important (they are disappearing), and how scientists get them. The work of glaciologist Lonnie Thompson is featured, with a focus on his work collecting cores of ice from high mountain glaciers that contain significant data about past climate change. Science and Technology 2012-06-19T00:38:54 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/the-impact-of-a-global-temperature-rise-of-4-degree-celsius This interactive world map shows the impact of a global temperature rise of 4 degrees Celsius on a variety of factors including agriculture, marine life, fires, weather patterns, and health. Hot Spots can be clicked on to get more specific information about the problems in different regions. Science and Technology 2012-06-19T00:38:54 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/duckweed-bioassay This activity is a bioassay lab where students tested the effect of an environmental toxin (fertilizer) on the growth rate of Duckweed. Molstad, Lindsey Science and Technology 2011-12-13T14:55:27 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/investigating-acid-rain-the-affect-of-acid-on-seed-germination This activity is a self-created lab investigation where students gather data on acid and its affects on seed germination. Science and Technology 2011-12-09T11:36:48 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/where-shall-we-go-swimming This activity is a water study investigation showing how biotic and abiotic factors are influenced by human activity. Ostgaard, Marj Science and Technology 2011-12-09T11:36:48 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/investigating-the-water-quality-of-the-root-river-in-lanesboro-mn This activity is a field investigation where students collect and design an experiment to identify the water quality of a section of the North Branch of the Root River in Lanesboro, MN. The investigation is done in collaboration with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Gathje, Rochelle Science and Technology 2011-12-09T11:36:48 Course Related Materials