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Type

  • Course

Target Grade Level

  • 3-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12

Target Subject Area

Art, Computer Science & Design Thinking, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

Topics

  • Climate Change Basics
    • Causes
    • Impacts
    • Solutions

Climate Change and New Jersey

Provider: American Museum of Natural History
Cost: Free
Format: Online: Asynchronous
Regions: North America, United States, USA - Northeast, New Jersey
Length of Time: 2.5 hours
Continuing Education Credit: Subject to local approval
Summary
This four-part, self-paced, interactive course provides information about the climate system and climate change in New Jersey. The course is hosted by Coursera and features videos, readings, and quizzes—everything New Jersey teachers need to know to teach about climate change.
About the Organization

American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.