Students observe how air quality changes over time, for a selected location, using data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Compare a histogram and map to determine the differences in the information conveyed in each data display.

Students review a video that models the global impact of smoke from fires to develop an understanding of how models can be used to interpret and forecast phenomena in the Earth System. 

Learn about volcanic ash and watch a visualization of the Calbuco volcano to see how ash travels around the world. 

Compare images from two volcanic eruptions in the Kuril Islands which occurred ten years apart and complete a graphic organizer for impacts on different Earth spheres. 

Learners will analyze and interpret a box plot and evaluate the spread of the data. Learners will compare it with a different visualization of the data to see how the two compare, discuss the limitations of the two types of data displays and formulate questions.

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

Students analyze Landsat images of Atlanta, Georgia to explore the relationship between surface temperature and vegetation.

This page explains the purpose of mini lessons in My NASA Data and how they can be incorporated into instruction and support learning.

Students review a video showing a global view of the top-of-atmosphere shortwave radiation from January 26 and 27, 2012 and answer the questions that follow.