The Adventures of Carbon Bond (recommended for ages 8 to 10)

In February 2007 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report stating that the Earth's climate is changing at a rapid rate unaccounted for by historical fluctuations. The international scientific panel reported with 90% certainty that current rates of climate change are largely due to human activities. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a major part of the problem.

In response to this information, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) created programs to develop CO2 capture and storage technologies to fight climate change. To help in this battle, NETL enlisted the help of Carbon Bond, a rehabilitated CO2 molecule who has been given a chance to pay his debt to society by becoming a secret agent. His mission: to save the planet by capturing as many rogue CO2 molecules as possible and putting them safely behind bars. This is his story: The Adventures of Carbon Bond, Secret Agent.

Want to join Carbon Bond on his adventures? Take the National Energy Technology Laboratory Entrance Exam.

Try tackling the carbon problem with Princeton University's Stabilization Wedge Game!  The goal of this game is to "build a plausible and politically acceptable portfolio of strategies to keep global carbon emissions flat for the next 50 years."  Not only is this activity great for honing problem solving skills, but it also teaches students and adults alike about energy production and policy!  The Keystone Center also offers a version of the Wedge Game for high schoolers.

Also check out EPA's Climate Change Kids Site and Environmental Kids Club for games, links, climate animations, and more!

The Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences provides students with a chance to explore Global Warming Facts & Our Future.  Discover what climate change has in store for Earth!

Additional Education Materials on Climate Change

The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program

The Why Files - Virtual Science Interactives

The Why Files - Global Warming

The Keystone Center - Climate Change

World Wildlife Fund - Climate Curriculum for Teachers