This graphic organizer may be used to help students analyze the processes and components of Earth System phenomena.

NASA Worldview is a free online visualization tool that is a great launchpad for learners who are new (or veteran) users of satellite data.

Explore the energy and matter cycles found within the Earth System. 

This resource collection models for you (and your students) the process of analyzing solar radiation and phytoplankton data collected by satellites in the Arctic waters.  The storyline evidences how increases in shortwave radiation from the sun is directly proportional with increases in chlorophy