Students will describe the changes in a newly-formed volcanic island over the first three years of its life.
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Students examine satellite images of a recently formed island to identify areas of erosion and deposition.
Students explore albedo, sea ice, and the relationship between changing albedo and changing sea ice using data visualizations.
Review these resources to learn how Dorothy "Dotty" Metcalf-Lindenburger explored different career paths to eventually make her way to work with NASA. Starting off as a geology student in college, then working as a teacher, Dotty gained employment with NASA as an astronaut!
Students observe the surface temperatures of a variety of surface types found in a suburban environment.
Meet Jim Crawford, lead project scientist in atmospheric chemistry from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Check out how Dr. James Smith, Research Scientist at Biospheric Sciences Branch at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center researches changes in the Biosphere using remote sensing techniques.
Students watch a video introducing the concept of albedo and answer questions.