Grade Level: 3-5,
6-8
In this activity students will examine NASA data to determine the differences between a solar and lunar eclipse.
In this activity students will examine NASA data to determine the differences between a solar and lunar eclipse.
This mini lesson engages students in watching a NASA video related to accumulated dust that makes the trans-Atlantic journey from the Sahara Desert to the Amazon rainforest using NASA's CALIPSO satellite. Students will examine a model and answer questions related to dust transport and the introduction of phosphorus to the soils of the Amazon.
Students analyze four data visualizations focused on the topic of sea level. They use a jigsaw method to explore and communicate their findings to their peers.