The advance-and-retreat cycle of snow cover drastically changes the whiteness and brightness of Earth. Using two maps created using NASA satellite data for 2017, students review the seasonal differences of snow and ice extent and answer questions on their observations.
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Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Grade Level: 3-5
Interpret the map, or model, to find patterns in the occurrence of tropical cyclones from 1842 through 2018.
Grade Level: 3-5,
6-8
Students watch the video Frozen Earth and answer the following questions that discuss how ice helps moderate the planet's temperature using NASA satellites.
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Learn about volcanic ash and watch a visualization of the Calbuco volcano to see how ash travels around the world.
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Students watch a visualization video and answer questions on the potential of increasing megadroughts in the southwest and central United States from 1950-2095 using models created by soil moisture data.
Grade Level: 3-5,
6-8
Students will analyze a pie chart (circle graph) showing the distribution of different parts of the Earth system's absorption and reflection of energy.