This activity is one of a series in the collection, The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change activities.
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In this activity, we will introduce children to the colors of the sky. Children love to look at clouds. Here we will focus in on the sky in which clouds float. Children will learn why the sky has such a wide range of colors.
The Earth System Poster activity walks learners through global patterns and illuminates how each of the spheres is interconnected across the world. We will divide into small groups to look at maps of different parts of the earth system that have been observed by NASA satellites.
The purpose of this activity is to have students use an Earth Systems perspective to identify the various causes associated with changes to Earth's forests as they review Landsat imagery of site locations from around the world.
This investigation introduces students to the significant environmental changes occurring around the world. The investigation uses NASA satellite images of Brazil to illustrate deforestation as one type of environmental change.
Watch the video and have students answer the questions about Earth's cryosphere.
This content has been moved. You can find it under Creation of Urban Heat Islands Story Map link.
This content has been moved. You can find it under Hurricanes as Heat Engines Story Map link.
Students watch a video introducing the concept of albedo and answer questions.
Are you looking for a data story to use with your students that features ocean circulation and its connection to the Earth system? Consider using the following resources in your classroom today!