Grade Level: 3-5
This activity is one of a series in the collection, The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change activities.
This activity is one of a series in the collection, The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change activities.
The electromagnetic spectrum is comprised of all frequencies of electromagnetic radiation that propagate energy and travel through space in the form of waves.
Students watch a video explaining albedo and its impact on Earth. The video shows visualizations of albedo across Earth and how it can change. Students will interpret the images in the video and answer questions about albedo.
Students explore positive feedback effects of changing albedo from melting Arctic sea ice.