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ProblemClimate change and energy supply will be among the most critical challenges today’s young people will face in their lifetimes. Solving them will require a public understanding of how our choices impact the climate system. Yet many people do not understand the connection between their energy use and its impacts, and teaching children and adults about the climate system can be difficult. Educators need help to provide an accurate, engaging message. The Gift The Climate Change Backpack provides a brief, down-to-earth introduction to climate change science for middle and high school students. It contains graphs, maps, experiments, group activities, an imitation ice core, a compact fluorescent light bulb, a play, solutions-based props, and a bookmark listing websites for more information. All of the materials fit into a Timberland backpack and are designed to expand or contract according to the audience and available teaching time. An accompanying “Presenters Guide" provides easy