The advance-and-retreat cycle of snow cover drastically changes the whiteness and brightness of Earth. Using two maps created using NASA satellite data for 2017, students review the seasonal differences of snow and ice extent and answer questions on their observations.

Conduct this modified EO Kids mini-lesson with your students to explore the phenomenon of Urban Heat Island Effect.

Students analyze surface air temperature anomalies to identify change with respect to different latitudes across the world.

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

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

Interpret the map, or model, to find patterns in the occurrence of tropical cyclones from 1842 through 2018.

Examine the images to see the projected differences in land use between 1900 and 2100. 

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

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.

Carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere is affected by many processes including fires, deforestation, and plant respiration. Students will evaluate a Landsat image to determine the rate of carbon dioxide sequestration in a particular area.