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Our Earth's Future
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 8 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة American Museum of Natural History
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Our Earth’s Future is about the science of climate change and how to talk about it. You will learn from scientists in the fields of climatology, oceanography, Earth science, and anthropology who study how climate change is affecting people, populations, and ways of life. Explore the multiple lines of evidence for the human-induced climate change that is happening today, and consider what that means for the future of our planet. At the end of this course you will be able to understand key scientific principles, identify and address misconceptions, and contribute confidently to conversations about climate change.

الوحدات

Introductory Materials

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Resources
  • Educator Resources

Climate Change Is Happening: See It

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Welcome to Our Earth's Future
  • What is science? What is climate?
  • Communicating Climate Change
  • Scientists at Work: Greenland Ice Core

1 Readings

  • Energy Balance and the Greenhouse Effect

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week One: Check Your Climate Knowledge

It All Comes Down to the Ocean

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Welcome to Week Two
  • Melting Ice, Rising Seas
  • Oceanography 101
  • Arctic Sea Ice: The New Normal

1 Readings

  • The Role of the Ocean in Climate Change

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week Two: Check Your Climate Knowledge

Module Three

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Welcome to Week Three
  • Climate Change: Understanding the Forecast
  • What are Feedback and Forcings?

2 Readings

  • Connecting Drought in Africa's Sahel to Climate Change
  • Climate Models

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week Three: Check Your Climate Knowledge

Module Four

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Welcome to Week Four
  • Patterns
  • Climate Change: A View from the Pacific
  • Declining Sea Ice Affects Caribou
  • Protecting Wildlife in a Changing Climate

2 Readings

  • The Impact of Climate Change on Pacific Island Peoples
  • Consequences of Climate Change

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week Four: Check Your Climate Knowledge

Module Five

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Welcome to Week Five
  • Climate Change Risk in and Unknowable Future
  • Hurricane Sandy in NYC

1 Readings

  • Risk, Uncertainty, and the Future

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week Five: Check Your Climate Knowledge

Course Conclusion

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • Resources
  • Educator Resources
  • Opportunities for Educators
  • Support AMNH
  • Video Credits

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"Our Earth's Future" is a foundational Coursera course in the Science & Engineering domain, taught by experts in climatology, oceanography, Earth science, and anthropology. It covers the science of climate change, its impacts, and effective communication about it. The course lasts 480 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for those looking to understand climate change evidence, address misconceptions, and engage in informed discussions.

Debra Tillinger, Ph.D.
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Debra Tillinger, Ph.D.