This mini lesson provides a video on an ultra-high-resolution NASA computer model of how carbon dioxide in the atmosphere travels around the globe. Students will review the video and answer the following questions.

Students analyze a graph that illustrates the change in global surface temperature relative to 1951-1980 average temperatures.

Use the AirNow.gov website to determine current air quality in US locations, as well as other information.

Students observe the surface temperatures of a variety of surface types found in a suburban environment.

This mini lesson engages students in writing a commentary for a NASA video regarding changes in global temperatures from 1880 to 2017. 

Students compare climographs for two locations to determine the most likely months to expect the emergence of mosquitoes in each location.

Students observe the map image, individually, looking for changes in surface air temperatures (using data displayed, unit of measure, range of values, etc.) and noticeable patterns.

Students track weather over time and create a bar chart to track their data. 

Watch NASA videos about aerosols and volcanic ash.

Students interpret a double bar/column chart comparing the number of tropical cyclones in different locations.