Students analyze two North Pole orthographic data visualizations produced from soil moisture data. After describing trends in the seasonal thaw of land surfaces, students demonstrate their understanding of Earth’s energy budget by explaining relationships and make predictions about the dataset.
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Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
This Lesson Plan provides some generic maps, graphs, and data tables for use with the Data Literacy Cube. Because this is a differentiated resource, it is appropriate for multiple grade bands.
Grade Level: 6-8
Arctic sea ice is the cap of frozen seawater blanketing most of the Arctic Ocean and neighboring seas in wintertime. It follows seasonal patterns of thickening and melting. Students view how the quantity has changed from 1979 through 2018.
Grade Level: 3-5,
6-8,
9-12
This graphic organizer may be used to help students analyze the processes and components of Earth System phenomena.
Grade Level: 6-8,
9-12
This lesson walks students through the use of Landsat false-color imagery and identification of different land cover features using these as models.