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

Students will describe the changes in a newly-formed volcanic island over the first three years of its life.  

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

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

Watch NASA videos about aerosols and volcanic ash.

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

This mini lesson focuses on Landsat satellite data and how it is used to detect changes in land use. Students will answer questions based off of a NASA Video that features how Landsat data are interpreted in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, and gives examples of the effects insects and logging have with land management.

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

Students review different maps of wind trajectories to determine to origins of mud-laden rain in the Pacific Northwest.

This lesson uses the National Park Service Story Map which displays national parks around the contiguous United States and their standard exceedance ozone concentrations from 2016-2021. Students will explore ozone levels and answer questions.