All 16 episodes
Episode notes &
classroom resources.
Begin with Episode 1 and follow the climate story step by step. Each episode includes Belle’s question, discussion prompts and carefully cited sources.
Weather vs Climate
The difference between a day’s weather and the long-term climate pattern.
Open the notes Episode 2The Greenhouse Effect
Why greenhouse gases act like a heat-trapping blanket around Earth.
Open the notes Episode 3Ancient Carbon
Where carbon dioxide comes from and why ancient carbon changes the balance.
Open the notes Episode 4Methane: The Super-Powered Greenhouse Gas
Why methane is powerful, where it comes from, and how leaks can be reduced.
Open the notes Episode 5Trees, Carbon & Why Forests Matter
How forests store carbon, support life, and help regulate climate.
Open the notes Episode 6The Super-Charged Sky Sponge
Why warmer air can bring both heavier rainfall and faster drying.
Open the notes Episode 7The Ocean Engine
How the ocean absorbs heat and carbon—and why that matters.
Open the notes Episode 8Earth’s Mirror
How ice reflects sunlight and why melting can amplify warming.
Open the notes Episode 9The Rising Sea
Why warmer oceans and melting land ice raise sea level.
Open the notes Episode 10Heatwaves, Drought & Fire
How warming changes the risks of extreme heat, drying and dangerous fire weather.
Open the notes Episode 11Animals & Habitat
What happens when habitats change—and how connected landscapes can help wildlife.
Open the notes Episode 12Food Choices & Climate
The climate footprint of food, from farming and land use to transport and waste.
Open the notes Episode 13Transport Choices & Climate
Why different journeys have different footprints and what cleaner transport could look like.
Open the notes Episode 14The Hidden Carbon in Things
The emissions created while everyday products and materials are made.
Open the notes Episode 15Homes, Buildings & Climate
How materials, energy and better design shape a building’s climate footprint.
Open the notes Episode 16The Future Starts with You
A hopeful toolkit of practical actions, shared effort and climate-related careers.
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