Grade Level: 6-8
Use the AirNow.gov website to determine current air quality in US locations, as well as other information.
Use the AirNow.gov website to determine current air quality in US locations, as well as other information.
In this mini lesson, students analyze a bar graph showing the relative forcings from natural and human factors that affect Earth's climate. They use information from this graph to assess the relative importance of these factors.
Carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere is affected by many processes including fires, deforestation, and plant respiration. Students will evaluate a Landsat image to determine the rate of carbon dioxide sequestration in a particular area.