Global Atmospheric Methane Concentration
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades6-APChemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics
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What it is
- This interactive chart allows students to explore the global atmospheric concentration of methane over time.
- The chart can be customized to show a specific date range (starting in 1750) and can be downloaded.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This resource is easy to use and uses data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should know how to read a line graph.
Differentiation
- Math classes can use this resource when learning about linear equations, data, and graphs.
- Chemistry classes can use this resource when learning about the greenhouse gases, hydrocarbons, fossil fuels, or combustion.
- Science classes can connect this resource to lessons about the greenhouse effect and climate change by researching climate solutions that address methane emissions.
- Other resources related to this topic include Per Capita Methane Emissions by Sector, Methane Emissions by Sector, and How to Change Your Diet to Fight Climate Change.
From the scientist review
This resource presents a time series data on average atmospheric concentration of CH4. Datasets acquired from NOAA are accurate and the resource is recommended for teaching.
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