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Grade Level: 6-8
The Eyjabakkajökull Glacier is an outlet glacier of the Vatnajökull ice cap in Iceland that has been retreating since a major surge occurred in 1973. Students analyze these maps to identify the scale and rate of change of the glacier loss.
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Examine the images to see the projected differences in land use between 1900 and 2100.
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
This mini lesson focuses on Landsat satellite data and how it is used to detect changes in land use. Students will answer questions based off of a NASA Video that features how Landsat data are interpreted in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, and gives examples of the effects insects and logging have with land management.
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Students will describe the changes in a newly-formed volcanic island over the first three years of its life.
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.