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

Earth is made up of five major parts or subsystems: the Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Cryosphere, and Geosphere. Each major part is connected to the other parts in a complex web of processes.

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

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

The Quick Start Guide lists examples of NASA datasets and imagery that could be used for student investigations related to content and practices in the Framework for K-12 Science Education. This Guide is part of an educator toolkit that features resources for grades K-12 that can support and frame student investigations with NASA data and content. 

In Earth System Science, underling factors affecting observable phenomena can be difficult to identify and describe.  The Iceberg Diagram diagram uses the metaphor of an iceberg to demonstrate the idea of visible vs hidden as it relates to Earth science phenomena.  This teaching strategy helps students to see beyond the obvious and to develop their awareness of the underlying causes, relationships, and/or conditions that can contribute to phenomenological events. It also provides a framework for digging deeper into phenomena-driven lessons in Earth Science.

My NASA Data has recently released several new resources, StoryMaps, for use in educational settings.

Explore a variety of NASA resources.

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