Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Students examine satellite images of an island before and after a volcanic eruption to determine the impact of the eruption.
Students examine satellite images of an island before and after a volcanic eruption to determine the impact of the eruption.
This learning activity uses data acquired by the TOPEX/Poseidon altimeter, a joint project of NASA and the French Space Agency, to investigate the relationship between the topography of a sea-floor feature and the topography of the overlying sea surface.
The Solar Eclipse Implementation Sequence provides a series of lesson plans for students to learn about solar eclipses.
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.