In this lesson, students will explore the effect of aerosols on sky color and visibility by using an interactive virtual model.
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In this lesson, students will explore the effect of aerosols on sky color and visibility by using an interactive virtual model.
In this interactive, students will explore safe methods for viewing the Sun at home or in the classroom, including using solar eclipse glasses and a pinhole projector. The interactive includes a video that explains how the projector works and how to build one.
Students analyze the relationship between sea surface height and ocean surface currents by graphing sea height using satellite data. Note: This lesson is modified from NASA's TOPEX/Poseidon lesson plan.
After learning about the different characteristics of satellite data, students will describe the advantages and disadvantages of using two different satellites to study the Urban Heat Island Effect.
This lesson walks students through the use of Landsat false-color imagery and identification of different land cover features using these as models.